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61 | The work of God: hearing with faith? | Gal 3:5 | ngkh | 144563 | ||
As for me, I truly believe in the works of the holy spirit. John 14:15-17 15“If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever– 17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. John 7:38 38Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” By truly believing, surrendering and "faithing "(no such word in english?- its like a continous tense of faith or "Pistis" in Greek if I am not wrong), I believe the Holy Spirit's guidance is in me, in my growth with the Lord when I realised what God had planned on my character building (one thing after another) by the church, blessings that came, peace,etc. In some ways, I felt a lot of Christians that I know have worked and worked for their salvation and found themselves disillusioned by the works. Would it be wrong if I were to say that, we need not try do anything at all for our salvation? If God has a task for me, I will feel the Spirits guidance when I am called to work. Thus I don't go searching for things to do to please anyone in church - not even my pastors. However, It does not mean I do not serve the Lord at all. I do when I sensed the Holy Spirit instruction either by the word or situations that arises that I will be involved in for the works will then be spiritually led and thus far, all the tasks or assignments that I've done, even when things seems hopeless, He will always prevail and things just fell into place after much prayers of course. As long as I know that whatever I am doing is for His purpose and no one else, I'll be fine. I'm also an advocate on God's timing. Eccl. 3:1 1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: Thus even if things don't work out, I do not feel frustrated. Dissapointed yes but not anger. Just my own feelings. |
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62 | Thanks but.... | Matt 12:32 | ngkh | 143891 | ||
Thanks again. God Bless | ||||||
63 | Is it just? | Mal 2:16 | ngkh | 143890 | ||
Does it mean that in the bible, there is no recourse non whatsoever for a battered wife? Man can make a mistake and divorce the wife but a woman who makes a mistake must suffer the consequences and condemned for her mistake for life? | ||||||
64 | Thanks but.... | Matt 12:32 | ngkh | 143824 | ||
Thank you for the sharing. Now Hank wrote that there has to be a "deliberate" for this sin because they knew about it and yet still talk against it while you felt that anyone who profess to have received salvation but rejects the Holy Spirit is guilty of this sin even though they may not have talked against it. My bro-in-law for e.g. a far longer and strong christian I believe with great faiths. The only thing that bugged me is when we talk about a charismatic church I am in, he does not or rather his church does not believe in speaking of the tongues as according to him the event happened only on the day of Pantecost. He did not condemn it either. When he once visited my church, he told me that I am in the right church. I don't know what his church preaches but I am concerned that he may be on the wrong footing which may lead him to commit an 'unpardonable sin' (no way back.) without realising it. Also like him, we also have thousands of believers who may not believe in the Holy Spirit worldwide. Does it mean that they are condemned for not believing in the Holy Spirit? And how would we minister this? I thought the Holy Spirit is sort of automatic as you walk with the Lord - (baptism of the holy spirit.) because of ones belief and faith. Matthew 3:11 “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Why would one believes in Christ and yet do not believe in the Holy Spirit? Again, if one who is not for the Holy Spirit will he also be against Christ? |
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65 | Unpardonable sin | Matt 12:32 | ngkh | 143802 | ||
I have read commentaries and discussions done in 2002 but I've still some questions and would appreciate some enlightening. 1) What constitute blasphemising the Holy Spirit (NIV and NKJV) ? 2) If a christian whose church do not believe in the speaking of tongues i.e. holy spirit, and thus to say that its not acceptable, will they fall under this category? My bro-in-law is in this church. 3) Does this verse not contradict the full Grace of the Lord? Even if you talk against Jesus Christ is still forgivable. 4) What if the person who does not understand the Holy Spirit and have talked bad about the Spirit. ( Would it be reasonable for a man who is not a believer or ignorant like the Pharisees to say that it is a demon instead? (Matthew 12:24)) 4) Would you say that man in general who do not understand but witness a miracle ( healing, exorcism) would normaly look at it in a negative manner (skeptics). Will skeptics then also fall under this category of unforgivable sin? Thus if a person who is a non believer then, argued that the Holy Spirit is utterly nonsence and crap but later repented and born again. No use? (damned for eternity) Thank you. |
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66 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | ngkh | 143344 | ||
Thank you brother for your prayers. May the Lord bless you and the family too. After all we are all walking on the same path. Hope I did not stir up any tsunami here. |
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67 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | ngkh | 143343 | ||
Hi Kalos, If it is any help, my Pastor encouraged memorization of scriptures too. We have bible verses competition too. My point is that for memorising the scripture without understanding is as good as not knowing at all. What is the use of me quoting Matthew 6:5 for e.g. when I don't understand what it means. How many verses titles can I remember? Would it not be easier to know the scriptures by its contents than to try to remember which book, which chapter, which verse. As for me, I listen to a CD called Breathe of God which is full of scriptures. No mentioned of where the scriptures came from. Just scriptures after scriptures. Does that mean that I'm getting wrong feeding just because there are no title mentioned. For me, i.e. me alone, I find that I learn and understand the Word far better this way than if I try to remember the title as well. Constant hearing the scriptures, embed scriptures in my head. Don't need to know where it came from for they are all from God. If I need to dwell further, concordence or my search engine will still get me to where I wanted. Of course it would be nice to quote titles to support a claim. I have been able to do that too. But I still need to know what to search for to get the title, don't I? Even my PDA bible have search capabilities. How can I remember the scriptures when I don't read. My secret is listening to CDs. I spend at least 2 hrs a day in the car. What better time to have a quiet time listening to an audio bible or sermon when you are sitting in a traffic jam. This are just my experiences. It is not suppose to be an alternate means but fact is it worked for me and I am still growing. Cheers |
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68 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | ngkh | 143337 | ||
Hi Doc, No it is not dangerous. Although my country is considered an Islamic state, our constitution gave us freedom of religion and our Government is quite liberal. We are so multi cultural, multi race and multi faiths but we do respect each others faiths. We even have public holidays to recognise the different main faiths e.g Muslim, Buddhist, Hindus and Christians and we celebrate together by having open houses (invitations to friends of other faiths). Although we have certain restrictions due to the sensitivity nature but we are very much on a peaceful coexistence. I would say we are quite fortunate in certain sense compared to other Islamic States. In fact my church which just celebrated 10 years started with only 15 and now we have about 1500 in our congregation. As for cell groups, it is a group of members we called cell leaders (trained and appointed by Pastor), who is wiiling to sacrificed their time and open their home for some 10-20 other members for a weekday meeting in the evening. We will have worships, testimony sharing, verse of the week sharing, bible study( for e.g. we did Experiencing God and Purpose Drivem Life), prayers and finally fellowship. All cell meetings are minuted. So my church have many cells. Each cell leader will report to a zone leader who then reports to Pastor. (minutes are taken at every cell meeting) So my Pastor from these minutes knows who we are, how we are doing, problems that we are facing,etc. I was very surprised that in the begining when I just started to attend my church, my Pastor can address me by name when we first talk. He already knew who I am among the 1500 of his sheep. In fact I was first invited to cell before I was born again. With the help and loving and understanding of the other members of the cell (core members), I began my walk with the Lord and I was a difficult customer. God proved that He is in control in my initial skeptism about christianity but that is another story. Anyway, all members and visitors to church are encouraged to attend a cell group meeting. I like it cos, we now have an extended family whom we can share our joy, our problems, our feeding, prayers for fellow cell members, even ministering to each other and assistance when necessary. It all about the love for fellow brothers and sisters that makes us one. Perhaps if you like, you are invited to our website which is undergoing some reconstruction but most of the pages are up. www.sibkl.org.my God Bless, John |
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69 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | ngkh | 143312 | ||
Praise the Lord for technology! -:) -:) | ||||||
70 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | ngkh | 143310 | ||
Hi, I am attending cell group meetings, I listen to my audio bible as much as I can, I listen to past sermons not only from my church but others as well (thanks to the internet) I participate in church ministries when I am called upon. Thus, I am NOT doing nothing and let God make it happen. God have made me work for His purpose as well. Ephisians 2:8-10 I also have a far longer christian friend than me that who have decks of christian books but never got to know God as he should and have since backslided disillusioned and worn out. I agree many have also sat thru waiting but do they really know why God is not moving them. Have they surrendered in faith in the 1st place? What I am trying to share is be careful that you do not try too hard too fast too much. He will show the way in His own ways and timing. I did not diligently follow the exercises of the two books and yet, I don't think I am stagnant in my growth. I am fed and shaped left ,right ,centre - His ways. I am also blessed when He made me quit smoking after 25 years just outside church grounds. His way, His timing. When I meant not memorizing scriptures, I meant not having to quote the book,chapter and verse number. I know some verses but that's not because I have memorized them but rather undestood them. If not, I won't be able to quote verses (using search engine to get the book,chapter and verse number) to support my sharing. I will still read books whenever I can. Just read with pinches of salt. God Bless |
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71 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | ngkh | 143307 | ||
Ephisians 2: 8-10 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God– 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. When we abide in Him, we will do good works and not try to do good works so that we will abide in Him. If I am wrong in understanding these verses, please let me know. |
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72 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | ngkh | 143305 | ||
Hi, Perhaps I phrased it wrongly. I know the scriptures or at least some of it. If not, I would not have been able share the scriptures to back my understanding. That did not come by trying to memorize by hard. That came from understanding them. Just that I do not memorize to quote which book which chapter which verse number the scriptures comes from. That I relied on search engine. |
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73 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | ngkh | 143291 | ||
Greetings EdB, I am not saying the books are no good. On the contrary, I admitted that I learned quite a bit going thru the books. But then again, if we look at John 6:44-47 44“No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. 45It is written in the Prophets: ‘They will all be taught by God. Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from him comes to me. 46No one has seen the Father except the one who is from God; only he has seen the Father. 47I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. So if God does not want me, no matter how hard I try, I will not go to Him but because he wants all of us, we will be taught and raised by Him ( perhaps in ways that I do not even comprehend). I believe that I am growing at His leisure. I do not feel the need to this and that to seek His favor. Except for a few things like tithes and services to the church which are either biblically stated or when I sensed that God wants me to MOVE! I move. If I am going to do everything the books tells me and every book that I read, would it no longer be a chore instead. For e.g. Purpose Driven. Were we not set 40 days to do what Pastor Rick wants us to do? There is a timetable. Now if I am a very gungho person, reading Purpose and Experiencing God together. I must do this and that. Where is the enjoyment of being loved. We lose the whole essence of God's Love. Seek 1st the Kingdom of God and things shall be added to you. He did not say when and how but He will. He did not say you must do this and that and then things shall be added you. He will guide me at His own pace. No need to cramp all the things during the tenure of reading a book. All we need is to believe, to understand that we are already loved. After having gone through about 2 thirds of bible ( have yet to complete cover to cover) I already sensed His love. Faith comes by hearing and not works. Roman 10:17 17Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. Another e.g is prayer. I don't know about US but here, we tend to start the prayer with thanks and then pow! - all our petitions. Its commonly shared that when we ask, ask and ask, He will answer. What if He does not? Then we will say oh, because you did not do enough that's why, your prayers are not answered. Wrong? but that's what is happening here. Yes, I do sacrifice and seek the Kingdom of God but to sacrifice all? How far will you go? Will you like Abraham sacrifice your kids? If we do, we have totally negate what Christ had done i.e. to put himself up as a sacrificial lamb FOR us. Mark 12:28-34 28One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.[e] 30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’[f] 31The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[g]There is no commandment greater than these.” 32“Well said, teacher,” the man replied. “You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. 33To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 34When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions. I do not feel the need to memorize the scriptures. All I need is to know is what it is about . Where it is, I can always find with today's technology. Search engine. All provided by God! God Bless. |
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74 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | ngkh | 143053 | ||
When I first started to attend my cell group meetings, I did the latter part of Experiencing God as the cell had started the study sometime before I joined them. Of course I was not very keen then for I was searching about who is this God rather than what I should do to experience God. Anyway, as time past, one day my Pastor recommended Rick Warren's book and suddenly the whole church was talking about the book and arrangements were made that we may purchase the book at a discount. Then we were suppose to do the program in the cell groups meetings. My cell leader was also fortunate that we were able to get our hands not only the book but also a teaching video CD of Pastor Rick and workbook as well. We went through the course. At the same time I was also reading "Foundation for righteous living" by Derek Prince. As for me, I believed I grew more ( in the sense of the word) with Pastor Prince's book than the other two books and exercises. Pastor Prince in that book helped me to believe by faith. I believe I understood grace. I believed that the holy spirit is in me guiding my every move. So, why am I so concerned about what I need to do to experience God or to do what's of God's purpose. If God wants me to do something, I will be led to it and I will know if I'm being led cos' many times, situations just arised that I will be doing God's work or asked to help out the church without much thoughts or expectations eventhough I'm very new to the church then. It just come. I found that the exercises in Experiencing God were more of getting me to remember bible verses. As for Pastor Rick's contents I thought they were rather "works" especially if we were to do the exercises of the "question to consider" at the end of every chapter. It comes back to the same question of "do we work for our salvation? If we follow the two books, I think these books tell us to "work". Worse is when we try to do exactly what was written, we may turn out a tired, disillusioned and totally burnt out christian. I may be wrong but I believed that what I need to do is to 1st believe, then love and be loved, fellowship with God, learn and understand the Word and He will do the rest. What I will get, what He wants me to do, the holy spirit will let me know in His "timming". Not that I did not benefit from the two books. I think there were too much hype over them. Just my thoughts. God Bless. |
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75 | Priests not allowed to marry | 1 Cor 7:1 | ngkh | 142329 | ||
Hi Doc, Thanks for your input. I'm ever more confused. If Paul meant that without a spouse, the person can serve the Lord better thus the Catholic priests and brothers are not wrong to remain unmarried as they have sworn to priesthood or brotherhood following Paul in 1 Corinthian 7, but they contradict 1 Timothy 4 which assumed that they are deceived by demons just because they are not allowed to marry. BTW, I have updated the profile but I don't really know what info is required. God Bless |
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76 | Paul discourages marriage? | 1 Cor 7:1 | ngkh | 142087 | ||
In NIV, Paul wrote 1 Corinthian 7:1-2 1Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good for a man not to marry.[a] 2But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. Did he meant that we should not marry since "it is good not to marry" but we can compromise and marry because of our immoral self and is this the reason why catholic priests and brothers are not allowed to marry? |
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77 | Who goes to heaven? | Rev 20:12 | ngkh | 141610 | ||
In addition, perhaps the following may help. Romans 4:4-5 4Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation. 5However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness. Romans 9:31-32 31but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. 32Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. Romans 10:3 Since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness. Ephisians 2:8-10 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God– 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Luke 10:38-42 38As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42but only one thing is needed.[f] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” From here, Martha is doing all the works but Mary was doing nothing except to listen to Jesus and yet Jesus said that Mary had chosen the better. Thus work isn't everything. |
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78 | Who goes to heaven? | Rev 20:12 | ngkh | 141603 | ||
I believe John 14:6 is pretty clear. Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. So if you do not believe you do not go to the Father. That's probably why there are so much savings to do for a christian, I suppose. What about good works? I watched a play "Heaven's gate Hell's fire" before accepting the Lord and I asked the same question too. Could not find a satisfactory answer then. But later as I walked further, I began to understand God's Grace (In the book of Romans and Galatians) about the holy spirit in you and of "dead works" which can mean good deeds becoming insignificant. Its not easy to explain in just a few paragraphs. I would recommend that you study Romans and Galatians and one book "The foundations for righteous living" by Derek Prince. That answered my question in addition to others. God Bless |
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79 | Which book in the Bible do I commence | Bible general Archive 2 | ngkh | 141374 | ||
Thank you for replying. I have NKJV Study bible, NKJV small bible and NIV bible on my PDA. Also whole series of audio NIV bible in CD for listening in the car. I am totaly lost IN KJV. I don't think its the version that mattered except for KJV but I find OT forgive my expression "very dry" then like Tolkins LOTR. I'm not the reading type and because I was also new then. Did not understand the historical events as well as the value of scriptures then. Was told to read it like a story book, I was advised. So instead of reading the bible, I listen to them in the car. I spent at least 2 hrs a day driving so its a very good oportunity for my so called "quiet time" and use my PDA whenever I have the oportunity to continue when I'm not in the car. I'm not sure that is good and I don't want to recommend what I do to new believers. |
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80 | Which book in the Bible do I commence | Bible general Archive 2 | ngkh | 141373 | ||
Thank you for replying. I have NKJV Study bible, NKJV small bible and NIV bible on my PDA. Also whole series of audio NIV bible in CD for listening in the car. I am totaly lost IN KJV. I don't think its the version that mattered except for KJV but I find OT forgive my expression "very dry" then like Tolkins LOTR. I'm not the reading type and because I was also new then. Did not understand the historical events as well as the value of scriptures then. Was told to read it like a story book, I was advised. So instead of reading the bible, I listen to them in the car. I spent at least 2 hrs a day driving so its a very good oportunity for my so called "quiet time" and use my PDA whenever I have the oportunity to continue when I'm not in the car. I'm not sure that is good and I don't want to recommend what I do to new believers. |
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