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661 | tongues | Eph 4:14 | Wild Olive Shoot | 154237 | ||
I do not "believe" that I am a Christian. I know. Big difference. Have a nice day. |
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662 | Hypocrites | Eph 4:15 | Wild Olive Shoot | 157045 | ||
lunar, I surely second what Mark said. Why don't you join in the study and participate? WOS |
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663 | Walking in the light of the Lord. | Eph 5:8 | Wild Olive Shoot | 151440 | ||
Ray, I see many, many posts in which you seem to be hung up on capitalization and non-capitalization of certain words. I’m really at a loss I guess, because I fail to see why this is such an area of concern. Does the presentation of the text, in terms of punctuation and correct grammar, really pose that much of a stumbling block? Maybe an audio rendition of the Word, and to hear it spoken instead of being read may be a better route to take. (Unless you are prone to being particular about pronunciation) I mean, when Christ, Peter, Paul and the others spoke to those that they spoke to, I’m sure they weren’t interrupted and asked whether or not a particular word should be capitalized. Hear the word bother. The message that God has revealed should be far more important than the punctuation used or whether or not a certain word is capitalized. Just my thoughts. WOS |
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664 | Should we be thankful for Judas Iscariot | Eph 5:20 | Wild Olive Shoot | 151880 | ||
Did Judas have the capability or the chance to escape the act or was he predestined to fulfill prophecy? John 17:12 (NASB) 12"While I was with them, I was keeping them in Your name which You have given Me; and I guarded them and not one of them perished but the son of perdition, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. Psalm 41:9 (NASB) 9Even my close friend in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread, Has lifted up his heel against me. WOS |
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665 | Should we be thankful for Judas Iscariot | Eph 5:20 | Wild Olive Shoot | 151914 | ||
Interesting perspective Doc. It seems also to be apparent with what happened concerning the persecution of the early church. After the martyrdom of Stephen and the eruption of persecution, God used that persecution in part to further His purpose in broadening His church. It appears that persecution brought untold blessing to thousands as it forced the believers out of Jerusalem and into the Gentile world as the were scattered abroad like seeds and sown into new ground. It could be pointed out also, that Stephan’s death left a profound impact on Saul / Paul, who was yet to become the greatest missionary. God used the results of Satan’s persecution of Christ’s Church along with individual persecution and martyrdom to set off the exodus of believers from Jerusalem to the effect of expanding and broadening His church. John 12:24 (NIV)24I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. WOS |
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666 | How do I explain Eph5:22-25 to my man? | Eph 5:22 | Wild Olive Shoot | 192951 | ||
First things first. Don't stop at v25. Ephesians 5:25-33: 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: 30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. "The duty of husbands (on the other hand), is to love their wives (Eph_5:25); for without this they would abuse their superiority and headship, and, wherever this prevails as it ought to do, it will infer the other duties of the relation, it being a special and peculiar affection that is required in her behalf. The love of Christ to the church is proposed as an example of this, which love of his is a sincere, a pure, an ardent, and constant affection, and that notwithstanding the imperfections and failures that she is guilty of. The greatness of his love to the church appeared in his giving himself unto the death for it. Observe, As the church's subjection to Christ is proposed as an exemplar to wives, so the love of Christ to his church is proposed as a pattern to husbands; and while such exemplars are offered to both, and so much is required of each, neither has reason to complain of the divine injunctions. The love which God requires from the husband in behalf of his wife will make amends for the subjection which he demands from her to her husband; and the prescribed subjection of the wife will be an abundant return for that love of the husband which God has made her due." Matthew Henry Stand in His grace, WOS |
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667 | Did Cain marry one of his sisters? | Eph 5:25 | Wild Olive Shoot | 165610 | ||
Dear Bibleman3, Although some on this forum may claim that they can see into another’s heart and know the motives behind their questions, most will approach the question with honesty and in accordance with God's word to the best of their ability, taking the question at face value. With that, I believe brothers Hank and Kalos have already answered your question. I just wanted to reiterate that questions only appear to be illegitimate if answered illegitimately and in haste. Like Hank stated, it is an appropriate question there just isn’t a precise answer. Welcome to the Forum. WOS |
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668 | Did Cain marry one of his sisters? | Eph 5:25 | Wild Olive Shoot | 174647 | ||
Dear Magellan, You noted the following: "It is adding to the written word of the Bible to presume that Adam and Eve had other children not mentioned here, especially in light of Gen 5:4, which will also be addressed in a moment." And then make the claim: "It is my belief, based on my own careful reading and studying of Genesis, that God did in fact create other people, likely before he created Adam and Eve, and that these others are the ones Cain feared and married." So you imply that adding to the Word is wrong but still do it? Where does God tell us there were others before Adam and Eve? Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. Does it say "created man" or "re-created man" Are you adding, changing or simply misusing the Word? WOS |
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669 | Did Cain marry one of his sisters? | Eph 5:25 | Wild Olive Shoot | 174743 | ||
Sorry Magellan, If your theory is correct, then God lied to us in His Word. Genesis 3:20 And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. I'll take God's Word over yours my friend. No need to debate it any further. That another "people" existed before Adam is not supported biblically. The fact that there were none IS. You take the logical explanation and fantasize it into something that isn't real. You compromise the Word of God and rationalize the Scripture to form an understanding that you can comprehend, neither of which I support. In the end, I agree with you that it is really of no importance from where Cain’s wife originated since it has never been revealed to us by the only authoritative source that we should rely on. If God thinks it insignificant, maybe we should too. WOS |
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670 | Did Cain marry one of his sisters? | Eph 5:25 | Wild Olive Shoot | 174863 | ||
magellan, I did say there is no reason to debate this. I'll keep it there. The verse I posted refutes in total, your entire theory. If your theory contradicts one little teeny piece of God's word, then it is not true. God's word is truth my friend. Eve was and is the mother of all living. Now if you can't understand this in it's simplest terms we are right back at the beginning of this debate because I can in no way explain it any better than that. Please, let's get beyond this subject and on to more enlightening things that God offers us in His truth, His Word. By the way, concerning the usage of hayah and as you say refers to a future event. Well isn’t that obvious? When Adam made the statement, Eve was not yet a mother of anything. Why do you have to take the generations all the way to Noah? At the birth of Cain, this was made true and continued endlessly from that point. WOS |
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671 | 14 yr old dressing inappropriately-HELP! | Eph 6:1 | Wild Olive Shoot | 174801 | ||
Dear psalm46v10, Brother Mark gave you some very well rounded and sound thoughts. If I can add to that… A few verses come to mind of which you have already recognized one: Ephesians 6:1 1Corinthians 8:12, 13: 12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. 13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend. “I make my brother to offend: this is truly Christian charity, a proof of brotherly love, and it shows a concern for the peace and welfare of others, when a person foregoes his own right, and drops the use of his liberty, rather than grieve, wound, and offend a brother in Christ.” - John Gill The verse from 1Corinthians, in my opinion, has a very broad application. Your Husband and his current wife are they Christians? They need to closely listen to your requests and wishes when it deals with your children. Although your children may not be under your direct guidance, you are their mother and your wishes should be respected, especially in dealing with their spiritual upbringing. Not taking into consideration the weaker Christian aspect, because this can vary greatly from person to person, but the charitable thing to do, once you know something is offensive to another, is to simply stop doing it for their conscience’s sake. There are many things I find non-offensive of which I’ll refrain from in certain company. Not because I think it is wrong, but simply because others may. Your position on this matter concerning your daughter surely needs to be considered by the others involved. All involved here, the father, stepmother, daughter and you need to be sure to take all feelings into account and reason to a suitable outcome, keeping Christian morals and principles in the forefront. With that said, you may want to approach the other parental unit and discuss this with them, which you may have already done to no avail. I would think you should also discuss with your daughter. Ultimately, it seems that she is wearing what she thinks is appropriate as well. If you can convince her that it may not be so, and explain why, she may reject the attire in question and even if it is purchased for her, she’ll opt not to wear it. It is most definitely what is on the inside that matters most. 1Peter 3:3,4; 3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. To achieve an understanding on your daughter’s part, simply ask her to adorn these items and then proceed to gather with the congregation of a church. Most likely, she’ll feel the uneasiness and maybe get a feeling of how unbecoming some attire can be. I agree that our attire, as well our actions, does reflect to an extent where our hearts are. Stress that to your daughter as well. How does she want to be perceived by her peers and others? Does she set the example of who she truly is with her attire and actions? Ultimately, prayer for an acceptable resolution is your best course of action. God has control of the situation you can be sure. Find peace in that while you persevere in helping your daughter and her father and stepmother to understand your mind-set and why you feel the way you do. I hope this helps in some way. I’ll close with the following: 1Timothy 2:9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; “The true idea here is, that her attention to her appearance should be such that she will be offensive to no class of persons; such as to show that her mind is supremely fixed on higher and more important things, and such as to interfere with no duty which she owes, and no good which she can do, either by spending her time needlessly in personal adorning, or by lavishing that money for dress which might do good to others, or by neglecting the proprieties of her station, and making herself offensive to others.” – Albert Barnes “They must be very modest in their apparel, not affecting gaudiness, gaiety, or costliness (you may read the vanity of a person's mind in the gaiety and gaudiness of his habit), because they have better ornaments with which they should adorn themselves, with good works. Note, Good works are the best ornament; these are, in the sight of God, of great price. Those that profess godliness should, in their dress, as well as other things, act as becomes their profession; instead of laying out their money on fine clothes, they must lay it out in works of piety and charity, which are properly called good works.” – Matthew Henry In Him, WOS |
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672 | is a gay person made gay by God? | Eph 6:10 | Wild Olive Shoot | 215774 | ||
Dear prettyboy, Homosexuality is sinful. (Romans 1:26,27) God does not “create” us gay. We are however born sinners in a fallen world. We are enslaved to sin because that is what we choose. In Christ however, we have freedom. (2 Corinthians 5:17) 1Corinthians 6:9-11: 9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous2 will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: xneither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality,3 10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And ysuch were some of you. But zyou were washed, ayou were sanctified, byou were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. Being gay or having homosexual desires is another battle of the flesh that must be overcome. We have the ability to do this through Jesus by being strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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673 | Is Satan in heaven or on earth right now | Eph 6:12 | Wild Olive Shoot | 166756 | ||
Job 1:7 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. Job 2:2 And the LORD said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. Matthew 4:5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, Matthew 4:8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: WOS |
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674 | Happy Reformation Day (490 Years) | Eph 6:14 | Wild Olive Shoot | 195574 | ||
"The just shall live by faith." Romans 1:17 Stand in His grace, WOS |
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675 | Asking many to pray for us? | Eph 6:18 | Wild Olive Shoot | 188870 | ||
Dear justme, Following is some Scripture and commentary I hope helps. Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 1Timothy 2:1-4: 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. “For all men - Prayers should be made for all people - for all need the grace and mercy of God; thanks should be rendered for all, for all may be saved.”… – Albert Barnes James 5:14 – 16: 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. 16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. “And pray one for another - One for the other; mutually. Those who have done injury, and those who are injured, should pray for each other. The apostle does not seem here, as in Jam_5:14-15, to refer particularly to the prayers of the ministers of religion, or the elders of the church, but refers to it as a duty pertaining to all Christians.” – Albert Barnes Acts 12:5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. Matthew 18:19,20: 19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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676 | once saved always saved | Phil 1:6 | Wild Olive Shoot | 212188 | ||
Dear Dave, This is question that comes up often. It may benefit you to use the search function and see the many responses already in the forum archives. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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677 | Just out of curiosity. | Phil 1:23 | Wild Olive Shoot | 205086 | ||
Forgoing conviction to make peace is to really have no conviction isn’t it? Jeremiah 6:14 They have healed the wound of my people lightly, saying, 'Peace, peace,' when there is no peace. “They have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, or according to the cure of some slight hurt, skinning over the wound and never searching it to the bottom, applying lenitives only, when there was need of corrosives, soothing people in their sins, and giving them opiates to make them easy for the present, while the disease was preying upon the vitals. They said, “Peace peace - all shall be well.” (if there were some thinking people among them, who were awake, and apprehensive of danger, they soon stopped their mouths with their priestly and prophetical authority, boldly averring that neither church nor state was in any danger), when there is no peace, because they went on in their idolatries and daring impieties. Note, Those are to be reckoned our false friends (that is, our worst and most dangerous enemies) who flatter us in a sinful way.” Matthew Henry Stand in His grace, WOS |
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678 | Gracious Humility? | Phil 2:3 | Wild Olive Shoot | 182596 | ||
Is anyone familiar with the term “gracious humility” as an attribute of God or as a Christian grace? This was a new term presented to me today and I am trying to reconcile it with a biblical depiction. WOS |
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679 | Gracious Humility | Phil 2:3 | Wild Olive Shoot | 182620 | ||
CDBJ / Steve, thanks to both of you for the responses. Those are a few of the verses I picked up on when looking into it (Philippians 2:3 / 1 Peter 5:5). I see how those are directly related to humility, which is understood as a Christian grace. I’m struggling however to be comfortable in attaching “gracious humility” with those. I perceive “gracious” humility to be indicative in a sense, of a humbleness that is able to be projected externally, not simply the results of a lowly and humble heart, but humility itself. Seems this would be more of an attribute of God rather than of us. Is that what you could possibly conclude? Maybe I’m not understanding how gracious is tied to humility? Stand in His grace, WOS |
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680 | Authority to Ask God for One's Needs | Phil 4:19 | Wild Olive Shoot | 156179 | ||
Based on the following, I would disagree. Luke 11: 1And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. 2And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. God’s will be done. Matthew 6: 31Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Seek the Kingdom of God and God knowing what we need will provide. 1 John 5: 14And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. God hears us because we ask according to His will. Acts 20: 34Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. 35I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Philippians 4: 17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. 19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. But then I came across Mark 11:24. Mark 11: 24Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. But realized their was a qualification for that in Mark 11:22. Mark 11: 22And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. Having faith in God will have us desiring Godly things. Our desire will be for God’s will to be done. WOS |
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