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621 | When we die are we asleep in the grave? | 1 Thess 4:13 | justme | 226446 | ||
Having read the other posts Here is a verse that has answered this for me. Hebrews 9:27. Also on the Cross Jesus told the thief that believed in Jesus that TODAY He would be with Jesus after he died. These are very special verses and deserve underling in your Bible! justme |
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622 | Searching for the truth | 1 Thess 4:17 | justme | 89907 | ||
FytRobert: May I suggest that the 66 Books now in the Bible are complete. Any other book not in the Scripture in the Form that the NASB, NIV or KJV., have are quite problematic. These extra books can be found in any Catholic Bible. These extra books are more historical in nature, and did fit the requirements to be considered as Holy Scripture, by the Councel back very early in Church history. This is a simple answer to a very complex question that's takes some seminaries a full course to explain. Does this help or do you want a more indepth answer? Blessings. justme |
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623 | Rapture different from Second Coming? | 1 Thess 4:17 | justme | 89911 | ||
RoaringLamb: Welcome to the Forum! Take some time and read Matthew 24, the whole chapter. I think you will find some differences from what you are thinking. Now if these are the Words of Jesus, who is the one returning, and others teach some thing different, who do you think is the better authority? Blessings. Any thoughts? justme |
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624 | Pre, post, or mid tribulation rapture? | 1 Thess 4:17 | justme | 166019 | ||
Huron: May I suggest something a little different? Read matthew chapter 24. Take a paper and write down the events as Jesus says things will occur. See if this does not make some simple, easy to understand, instructions. That's where I would begin. Blessings. Justme |
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625 | Rapture | 1 Thess 4:17 | justme | 216842 | ||
fcs375: Here is what I consider the best book to explain all four views. THE MEANING OF THE MILLENNIUM FOUR VIEWS Edited by Robert G. Clouse published by InterVarsity Press orignal copy date 1977. This book has been updated. I found this book does the best job of presenting all four views. There is a long list of books that do the same thing but I consider the book listed above as the best for most people. The problem I have with Dispensational Premillennialism is not until 1819 or so did Darby come up with this theory. I douby very seriously if anyone just reading Scripture could come to this theory of Dispensational Premillennialism by ones self. I believe that there is more likely a mid or post tribulation rapture. Read Matthew chapters 24 and 25 and you I doubt you will read a pre tribulation understanding out of these two chapters. Reading this book and Scripture I am sure you will come to a view that you can defend. Blessings. justme |
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626 | Can we say Christs return is imminent? | 2 Thess 2:3 | justme | 187458 | ||
M.Royal: Everyday that passes is one day closer to the return of Jesus. However not everyone would say that there are two events that are preventing the return of Jesus Christ. Some say that Jesus will return after the tribulation, others say in the Mid-Tribulation. I believe when Jesus gave us His instructions in matthew 24. That that is a better place to understand His return than a theory based on one verse. Perhaps, we have been told so often that Christians will not suffer tribulation, that when real seriouc tribulation comes into a persons life they can not cope with it. Perhaps, it's better tosay it is a real possibility that Christiand may and if fact do suffer greatly, and be prepared to suffer for Christ. I personally believe in the Historic Premillennialism point of view. This is not intended to be anything but a kind reminder that there is much toconsider. justme |
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627 | Do you have scriptures to affirm? | 2 Thess 2:3 | justme | 187722 | ||
M.Royal: I wish you would fill out something of about your self on Update User Info. this is on the left botton under Resources. I am sure that you view only represents one view point, and there others who are fine Christians that might not agree with your understanding of this topic. I would be willing to dialogue the issue with you as long as Christian respect, kindness, and love with a genuine desire to lear from each other is our goal. Pray and think about it, as I will not be involved with just trying to prove the other person wrong. I welcome the chance to grow and learn more of how others have come to the scriptual conclusions they hold. Blessings. justme |
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628 | Antichrist and lying wonders? | 2 Thess 2:9 | justme | 208528 | ||
dreamer4life: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! This question has been of interest for many. Please go to the upper right where it says Search and type in "Antichrist" and press search. Then you will have most of the past posts on this subject. I hope you enjoy the SBF and find the Forum a blessing. justme |
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629 | 1 Timothy Chapter 3 Verses 4 -5 | 1 Timothy | justme | 75148 | ||
Joe24078: What does the word Elder mean? Does it not imply maturity, wisdon, and history of proven faith in Christ? If men without children at home are not worthy to be an Elder then scripture has some misunderstandings. What if a Elders wife dies? What then, must he step down? justme |
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630 | 1 Timothy Chapter 3 Verses 4 -5 | 1 Timothy | justme | 75150 | ||
Joe24078: I am sorry I failed to see you are brand new to the forum! Welcome we are glad to have you here! Again I an sorry I did not see that until after I made my first response to your question. Blessings to you Joe! justme |
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631 | do you belive in woman minister | 1 Tim 2:1 | justme | 223809 | ||
gomo25L Like Beja has said your question is incomplete. Just for an examplw, we all, women and men are to be ministers of Jesus Christ in our everyday traffic pattern of life. Pehhaps, you might give some time to explore you own thoughts and restate your question if these two answers are inadquite. Blesings. justme |
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632 | women preachers not pastors? | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 161045 | ||
Devon: The verse you refer to does not ask or answer the question you pose. However, few would argue that some "women" have been gifted with the ability to teach, and yes even preach. But, we tend to cover over this by saying in front of women only. Well friend many a man has listened and been blessed from these women teacher/preachers by listening totapes or CD's made when they spoke. I have heard many women on Dr. James Dobson's radio programs. Some women have been better than some of the men guest speakers. I think Scripture was written at a time when the majority of women were considered low, and even personal property, which we do not consider this now. I do not think the position of Pastor is a position for a woman, but not because they could'nt do the job, but rather is it really the call of God? But any other position is open for women, and they deserve recognitation and ordination. I hope this presents a wider scope of understanding for you. justme |
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633 | can women be pastors | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 182069 | ||
Malt: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum. Besides using the Search box, the question is not "can women be pastors" but rather we know there are women pastors in our world today, and there were a good number of women pastors in the the eighteen hundreds. It is debatable in denominations in the United States, and there are understandings for this division. The topic of women being ordained for ministry in any Church office is not worth debating in a open public forum. This is best for defending either position can become an open debate and soon there are wonded believers, and that should not be in an open forun. I would encourage you to ask your pastor for the Biblical perspective your church abides by. I would encourage you to use your churches library, and read what materials are on this subject. You might call some churches in your area and actually talk with a woman who is a pastor, get her Biblical support for why she feels her call is from God. This is not a subject you will come to a conclusion without some serious long term study. Might I suggest you start with reading Galations, the whole book. Pay attention to Galations 3:26 to 29 and 5:6. One example of a denomination who does believe that women do have a calling and do ordain women in ministry ai the American Baptist Churches of the USA. One example of a denomination that totally disagrees with women being ordained or being a pastor would be the Southern Baptist Churches. Both are Christians, both love the Lord and both have a very active Missions, and goals for reaching the lost. I have served as a pastor in both denominations and have appreciated the love for Christ that both have. Justme |
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634 | Is our pastor a dictator? | 1 Tim 2:15 | justme | 190217 | ||
worriedlamb: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! You seem to have some high anxiety about your pastor and his fitness for ministry. Not knowing the complete circunstances, I will give some things to consider. If yous church has had a comunication issue in the past, having one person be responsible to make sure information is directed to the right people is very importanst. People change positions from year to year, and at times it takes several months to notify the sender of the new persons address. Go perhaps all mail going to the Pastor is a good idea. If there are special meetings or seminars he would be able to know far enough time ahead to put them on the church calendar. One church I pastored at had more than 6 different bank accounts and even in different banks. There is no way for the treasurer to keep track of all these accounts and give the congreation an accounting. Sometines these little grougs begin to act as if these little accounts are not under the churches authority, and refuse to be accountable. In the a case where there is a church emergency, for insatnce, the plumbing needs repair right this day, and there is not enough in the general fund, the Elders could barrow from a fund and repay it as it can be done. I hope you see my point. Sometimes the these various funds can have a large amount of money, that gathers for years and comes to a rather large sum. I am reminded at one church I was pastor that I had no raise in 3 years, even though the churches finabces has nearly doubled. However the Missions giving had more than doubled. This can be a very hurtful to the wife of the pastor, and actual cause a pastor to move sooner than he wants, but needs of a family do enter into the picture. Secrect meetings are a tool of satan. There is not a Baptist pastor who has not heard of a pastor going on vacation, and to return to being voted out. This is not only dishonest and cowardly. God does not honnor these secrect meetings. Once burned in a fast dismissal like stated above, one could be protective to prevent being so hatefully discharged as pastor. Scripture has several places to consider before you go any further. Hear are sone verses to read and pray about. 1 Chronicles 16:22, and 1 Timothy 5:17 to 19. I believe the more we think about a problem with or about pastor, we need to spend more time praying for him, then worring about him the sooner we will see the will of the Lord. Remember your pastor is answering to God, and God will deal with him. In Matthew 18, there too is how to deal with anyone in the church which is in sin. Have you gone to your pastor and addressed your concerns? If you feel you can't go by your self, take one other person and speak with him. He just might be able to explain what's behind these requirements and open your mind, or even the opposite. Most hurtful is talking to many others about your concerns, so it becomes gossip. Gossip is evil, do not start it up. You will be sure that your pastor is the man God has called if you follow what I have suggested. I urge you to go slow and tenderly, with respect and love, as God does hold us responsible for not following our Call by God leaders. The best protection is a Pastor Relations Committee. The American Baptist Churches of the USA have all the papers for this committee. This is a safe place wher committee members can dialogue with the pastor over concerns, and the Pastor has a chance to put out fires and air his concerns as well. When this is in plave the length of stay for a pastor is extended by many months of harmony. I would be interested in hearing your reaction to my note to you. justme |
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635 | The Salvation of women? | 1 Tim 2:15 | justme | 208746 | ||
Matt1078: Would you please restate the question. I might be wrong, but are you asking if a woman can be saved? I can refer you to Jonh 3:16 and there it clearly says that "who ever" and that includes both genders. Sorry I am not much help, but your question is rather unclear from my view point. Blessings. justme |
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636 | who should be a pastor? male or female | 1 Tim 3:1 | justme | 159721 | ||
The more important question is what does Scripture say about this? When seeking this answer it is important to be able to see how much culture had a part in what Scripture says. I would encourage you to look at Denominations that have women as pastors. Are these denominations that accept homosexuality, whats their view on is Scripture without errors? This topic has been debated before, and perhaps women in ministry might be a better topic than "who should be a pastor? male or female." I believe, women have long been the missionaries that have served in foreign lands with only the call of God, and no ordination. We allow women to be responsible for our health as doctors, surgeons, proffessors, diplomats, senators, lawyers, judges, pilots, ceo's, astronauts, soldiers, and the list is never ending. Yet there are denominations that will not allow a woman to minister as an adult Sunday School Teacher, usher, trustee, just to name a few positions. However when it's time to serve the babies in diapers, and clean their bottoms, most generally men are above such "ministry". I have heard it said if there was not a "man to fill the position, it would stay empty." This does not seen Biblical to me, at least as I read Scripture. I am not a liberal, nor a radical for reforming the church. I just think Scripture has been used wrongly to elevate men, and let women carry a heavier burden of load of ministry. There often is little or no recogination in titles or respect for womens wisdon and calling to serve where God where a woman would be more effective if we would only allow women to serve in the full capacity God has given them. The real problem lies in our culture holding to the Jewish tradition of male authority and domination, rather then equal servents of Christ Jesus. I have expressed my understanding of Scripture, with no intention of offending, or causing anyone grief. I would draw attention to, what often is overlooked. The New Testament records many women with authority: Phoeby, Euodia, Syntyche, Prisca, possibly also Stephana, Tryphosa, Chloe, Lydia, Mark's mother, Nympha, and Apphia. A close study of these women is more than worth while when considering the role of "women in ministry." Justme |
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637 | Church staff's salary questionable | 1 Tim 3:7 | justme | 169826 | ||
Bereaniam: Under Fedral law you can ask any tax exempt organization for a copy of their financial records for the year and the year before. If they do not furnish them to you call the IRS. Is this church a Word of Faith church? If the church has a denominational connection you might call their headquarters. Based on what you say this may be an illegal scam. Justme |
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638 | appointment of pastors in the church | 1 Tim 3:11 | justme | 209822 | ||
dbondz: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum: You can read more posts on this subject by going to the left upper part of your screen and in the SEARCH box put in the words wonem as pastors or what ever topic you want. The subject of women serving in different positions in the church has diffrerent understandings by the different denominations. Even by baptists there is a wide belief of where women can serve. Ultimately this is not a subject to disfellowship fellow Christians over. No matter what our belief on the subject we all can be minister to those amoung our circle of friends and families. justme |
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639 | Confronting another about sin | 1 Tim 5:14 | justme | 165541 | ||
drcinva: First of all you have made a serious mistake by counseling her at all. Make it a ruel that men counsel men, and women counsel women! You are very foolish to not have refered her to someone who is equipped to counsel and not allow transference of feelings. You had best take heed and run as fas as you can away from all contact from her. There are husbands that might not think twice about beating the heck out of you. You have a serious responsibility in allowing her to become close enough to you to have a "crush". Biblically you are in sin while being intimate with a mans wife, and talking with her and knowing all you do is doing just that. Leave her alone, stay away, and do it NOW! justme |
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640 | pastors income ? | 1 Tim 5:17 | justme | 50648 | ||
Dear Strongfellow: lCor,9:9 to 14. This specfically says a Pastor is entitled to receive his income from the Church. Even a Bi-vocational minister needs to be supported. The Elders or Decons, depending on how your church is set up, are responsible for three tables. The Lords Table, the Pastors table, and the Poor's table. All pastors serve full time! Some only get part time pay. This is a very sensitive subject for me. I experienced first hand what it was to have to care for our family on 65.dollars a week in 1986 to 1989. We paid all utilities in a rundown 100 plus year old parsonage. Yes the church incresaed the missiom giving every year, but never an increase for our family. I saw hours upon hours of visitation, sermon preperation, and constant interuption of our time with our family time. As a family our children went with out. As a family we were totally supportive of the ministry. We had no health insurance. Their pastor often beat the ambulance to the ER when some called to tell him someone was hurt. Yes God supplied our needs. The people of the church missed out on a deep blessing. Did it have an effect on our children? Oh yes, and it was almost too high a cost. Consider this, it cost over 100,000. dollars to get his BA, M.Div. and MARS degrees. And the Lord, with ways that seem hard to understand, the debt of student loans were paid in full. But not by the church, or amyone in any church. This nearly cost him his life. Was it worth it? Yes! Is ministry painful, yes! Infact it cost Jesus His life. Are we as Families in ministry going to suffer? We expected it would! And with no supprise it did. So what about pastors income? Having been the person responsible for the budget, let me make a suggestion. A full time pastor should make no less than the avarage income of the people he serves. If you have a parsonage make at nice as the avarage church members home. Be generious, remember, how the childrens dad is paid directly influences how they see God as supplying their needs. Make an effort to show some kind of tangeable reward durring Pastors Appreciation Month! Rember the families birthdays, if with nothing more than a cake, show you care! I would insist that the Pastor take two vacations a year. Remember he to needs to recharge his spiritual life, and be alone with his family. Above all else if you have a problem with the pastor, don't go to his wife, or fellow church members! Go directly to him first! Then go by Matt 18:15 to 20. Never fire a pastor with out him being directly involved. Get a third spiritual party to help work through the problem. If leaving is the only answer, then make your parting as kind as possible. Remember the community you live in is watching you. Also remember, the pastors family needs grace and mercy as well. Ther are no perfect churches, and there is no such thing as a perfect pastor either. In the four churches we served, together as a family, we gave more than we ever received from the church. We recieved from the Lord through other people outside the church more than we evrer gave. Many churches miss a blessing by not ministering to their pastor and his family. I am totally convienced that God will care for the pastors family regardless, even if the church is stingy God wil supply the need, some how . Did our children come out as adults with hurt feelings? YES, our three year old, at the time, I can still remembering her asking, why doesn't my Sunday school teacher love me any more? As an adult she has said how much that hurt her. I would say make any leaving experience for the pastors family a kind one. When a pastor resigns bare in mind most likely he has prayed until his eyes were overflowing, before making the final choice. Pastors are a gift from God, and so are churches. So pray four pastor as much as you expect him to pray for you. agape justmer |
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