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801 | Which Church of JESUS CHRIST js HIS ? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 155011 | ||
Thank you for your kind words Doc. I have to admit, even my view of scripture and the passion for them I cannot claim as my own. What I have learned of them so far and my understanding of it is not something I could have done myself. I'm sure you understand this. But your kind words are appreciated because I know from where they come. |
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802 | Which Church of JESUS CHRIST js HIS ? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 155007 | ||
If you are looking for a denomination in the words of Jesus to Peter you will not find it. The Church that Jesus speaks of does not carry with it a denominational title as your question seems to insinuate ("So, WHICH CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST"). The Church that Jesus speaks of is His Church which is made up of all those He has called and that have received their salvation and He is at the head of it. His words are "My Church" not "CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST". Denominational titles have nothing to do with His Church. These are nothing more then labels that man has given to separate themselves from others because of their beliefs and interpretation of the scriptures. (That's just my opinion. Take it for what it's worth. Also, I can't speak for all men so this is a generalization of how it appears to me). The confusion is not in Christ Church, it is in man and His unwillingness to completely give over himself to the Father and His ways. (Again, that's just my opinion). I believe you are correct that the Father does not want us to be confused and I personally am assured that He has not confused us. But we, mankind confuse ourselves because we are unable to let go of ourselves to the point we can completely discern His truth in all matters of scripture and God. (my opinion again and this is not to say all men fit into this category. God has given much to some). I also beg to differ with your statement, "We are saved by GRACE only after ALL we can do !" You are right salvation is a gracious thing, but it's not after anything we have done or can do. Keep searching the scriptures on this one. Your statement sounds more like a denominational doctrine then the truth of scripture. If your seeking truth, look to God's word. John 17:17-19 KJV "17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth .18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth". I personally think its a waist of time looking to the denominations for truth. It's in Christ alone that we should stand. It's in Christ alone that we have any hope at all of finding the truth. This is not to say that the doctrines of the individual denominations are not important, but they must align with the scriptures to be counted as truth. Stand on the word of God because we know it to be the truth, stand on denominational doctrine and you risk missing the truth. What we should all do as Christians is come together as one and ask the Father, Father, some believe this and some believe that, as one, Father we ask for your wisdom in all things and pray that you guide us in all things. Amen! God's word is the truth so stay with that first and foremost. Then anything else including denominational doctrines, or post from this forum, or words from a brother or sister in Christ should be verified against God's word and prayer. James 1:5 KJV "5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him". I pray my opinion on denominational doctrine does not offend anyone. My prayer is only that those who read this post understand we must look for the truth and that we never allow our own inadequacies to stand in the way of God's truth and our hearts. God bless and may we all be blessed with His truth! |
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803 | Do I understanding this correctly | Matt 6:13 | humbledbyhisgrace | 155002 | ||
Thanks for your feedback fedexguy! It's good to hear from you again and I pray all is well with you my brother! |
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804 | Do I understanding this correctly | Matt 6:13 | humbledbyhisgrace | 154988 | ||
Am I understanding this correctly in your opinion? Read James 1:13 James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man KJV Now read Matthew 6:13 Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. KJV Okay, in James 1:13 it's obvious what the scripture says. "God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man" In Matthew 6:13 it says "lead us not into temptation" Now, from my understanding this is how I see this. God does not tempt man period according to James 1:13 and we can take the word "lead" in Matthew 6:13 literally. For example, He may "lead" us or as we say a lot now days, "allow us" to be tempted but he does not tempt us. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Thanks and may God bless you! |
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805 | How should we take the Bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 154968 | ||
I hear what your saying brother. I do. And I don't think that you are trying to insinuate we are all losers. Rest assured, your comments did not come across that way at all. I see the same concerns in your comments that I had. But for me, I believe the relationship between God and His, is sacred and is not for me to question. If anything, I will accept what I see as a blessing from God and a reason to take a closer look at myself. I can't help but think that the things we see so clearly is because they are so familiar to us and/or, they give us reason to ignore our own faults. Don't forget, God knew what you and me and every other Christian would do for Him even before He called us and graciously gave us our salvation. Yet He still called us. Oh to love like our Father loves us! What a blessing we could truly be to others. God bless us all! |
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806 | How should we take the Bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 154945 | ||
Hey Mark, Granted, there is much self that must die within us. But I find it hard to believe that any of us can speak to how much that is for each individual Christian. At what level do you assign persecution and loss? Look around and it doesn't take long to see Christians are persecuted daily and it's for the very Gospel they suffer. Does it only count if we are beheaded, imprisoned, or suffer some horrible death at the hands of the unbeliever? I agree, the state of the church seems lacking. But so did the state of Israel to Elijah in 1Kings 19. But what did God see that Elijah didn't? What does God see in the Church today that we don't? I only wanted to respond to the statements and raise these questions because just recently I was struggling with the questions "why did I not see the passion in others that I feel inside of me"? "Why does my experience seem to be so different then what I see from others"? I didn't understand why and I wanted to see the same passion in others that I feel in my spirit. I wanted others to have what I had been given. It was only through prayer and discussions with a wise YOUNG man I know and spending time with God one on one seeking the answers to this that I have only begin to realize that maybe, just maybe it's that many are already at the place I long to be and have already found the place I am seeking. What God has given me is not mine to give to others. Only God has the ability to give it to them. So mine is to be concerned with my relationship with God and share what is given to me with others. If it is God's will that they are given what I am given then God will give it to them. It's beyond me to give and therefore, not mine to question. Maybe there are some of us that fit in the "we" category and maybe there are some that are far past that place and the "we" can't see it because they have not reached it yet. I just don't think we can base others relationships with God on our own standards of what we perceive it to be or what we think it should be. We know from scripture what our objectives are, but we don't know the heart of every Christian and what they have been through and/or how they live their life. What each Christian has, was given to them by God. The relationship is between them and God and is not ours to question. May God truly bless you all! |
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807 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 154610 | ||
You said "if I did not hold the Word to be true your stating that it is so without reason is a sure-fired way to get tuned out." Again, I point to the same scripture used earlier that says different. Isa 55:11, Heb 4:12, Rom 10:17 Granted, it can be tuned out. But I beg to differ that it is a sure-fired way as you say. Take the time to read each of the verses mentioned above. Really think about what they are saying. I say WOW! I would even say that Isaiah 55:11 is proof that someone can tune it out all day long if they want to but if God's will is that they tune it in, they will tune it in. :) I pray I'm wrong, but your statement appears to me that you don't understand the true power of God's words. You said "I respect your faith, but how can a person who is apparently lost and without the Holy Spirit to illuminate them know what a particular verse means? they can read it all day long and know what it says without knowing what it means." Brother, I think I know where you are coming from with your whole argument but I have to ask, do you really understand what these scriptures are saying? You ask how? How is easy to answer. It's God's word we are talking about. How is not a problem for God. I would say Hebrews 4:11 teaches us that God's word has the power to do anything. I would also say Romans 10:17 drives the point home on the importance of using God's word. Brother, these are not just words on paper. There is power in God's words. By the way, even the saved can sit and read a particular verse all day long and not know what it means. Take a look at this forum for example. Many of the questions ask here are ask by the saved seeking understanding of the scriptures. We can be thankful that the same Holy Spirit that lives within us and guides us is also in others and guiding them as well. So we learn much that the Holy Spirit has revealed to others that are saved. You said "I do believe that the presentation of the Romans road or the "Gospel" of the salvation of sinners by Christ is the end goal, but we must not discount people too quickly when they ask questions that require physical proof" The Gospel is not the end goal. It should be the main goal and the first objective. God has told us the power in His word, we should use it. I for one will not question it's abilities to accomplish exactly what God said it will accomplish nor think that I can in someway do a better job then He. Also, I didn't discount anyone. Actually, I was counting this young person. That's why I felt it important to not put the word of God on the side line and dismiss it as circular reasoning. Brother, take a look at the world today. Look at all the ways man has placed himself above God and all the ways that man has excluded God. What are the results we find when God is excluded? Not a pretty picture from what I see. The point I'm trying to drive home is the importance and the power of God's word. Hey, if I was the enemy that's the first thing I would want you to stop using myself. I would want you to put the word of God on the shelf and not use it because it's too powerful and as the enemy I have nothing to dispute it. I pray we all learn to keep the word of God in front of us at all time and live by it, trust in it, and share it every chance we get. In love, not criticism |
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808 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 154552 | ||
Absolutely I believe what I am saying. I would not say it if I didn't. I completely and totally believe in the word of God and the power there in. God's word is holy and pure my brother and thank God we have it. Why even attempt to try and exclude it from those seeking the truth? My point to javelin and any others who read the post was not to discount him or apologetics in any way. (And by the way, I love the CARM web site. I spend much time there myself. Brother Matt has much to share). My point is I think we should always turn to God and His word for the truth and to reach the lost and confused. In this case the seeker was confused and seeking answers, looking for the truth. I believe apologetics is the practice of defending the faith is it not? That's not to say many of the arguments used in apologetics cannot also be used to help the seeking understand. But I believe based on God's word that sharing his word with the lost and seeking will prove much more effective. It is fear that motivates me to respond to brother javelin's post. Fear for this 14 year old confused young person and fear that any may think we (mankind) can separate our self from the word of God and still find His truth. Now having said that let me also say, I don't think for a second that brother javelin was attempting to separate God from the truth. My point is to reveal the truth you must use the truth and in God's word we find truth and we know the power there of so why exclude it. Also brother, I find two points somewhat ironic in your post. You ask me not to discount the efforts of an intelligent believer yet it appears you are willing to discount what I had to say and I was pointing to God's words not mine. Maybe it's that you don't count me as an intelligent believer. That's okay with me because it's obvious to me you did not understand my post or you would not have thought I was attempting to discount brother javelin. I accept the blame because to be honest with you, some times passion over comes and I may not think through what I say before saying it and making sure I am clear on what I say. This is just another reason why we should point to God's word and not our own. I can assure you though, I am a believer and I think God for my salvation and all He is to me. I also stand by the post and the scriptures referenced there in. The second point I find ironic is that your own argument to me does what? Point's to God's word to get your point across. Wonder why you would do that? |
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809 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 154520 | ||
You say "Using the bible to prove God's existence is circular reasoning" I say using mankind's words and not using God's word to prove God's existence is at best a recipe for disaster. What could man possibly have to say about anything, especially God that would compare to His holy word much less have more meaning or truth to it or accomplish that which God himself pleases? Isa 55:11 "So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. " My brother I do believe that God's word can and does reach even those that don't believe in the Bible if it be His will. Can you think of one thing man can say on his own that can accomplish what the holy word of our Father can do? Heb 4:12 "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. I believe God's word is more then enough to reach even those that don't believe in the Bible if it is His will that they be saved. If man wants to say anything at all with any real meaning to it, I believe we should share the word of God and not think we can do any better on our own without His words of truth. If man is seeking God, then the best we can possibly do is repeat the holy words of our Father and share that with those seeking. After all, if one is seeking the truth, how can you possibly help them find it by excluding the truth? I would note to you my brother, daluvapassion15 may have ask for proof other then the Bible. But before daluvapassion15 ask that question it was already stated that he/she was confused. To remove God's word (the truth) from the discussion and use a lot of Apologetic arguments from the CARM web site or where ever they came from is in my opinion missing the mark big time. These type arguments if used at all to help someone confused should at a minimum be used with God's word first and foremost. We are not defending the faith here, we are acting out of love and trying to help the confused not the willful disbeliever. To remove the truth I believe would only tend to confuse the confused even more. |
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810 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 154431 | ||
Hello daluvapassion15, you say your confused and based on your post you have many questions. lionheart is right when he said this is a good thing because you are looking. You are seeking the truth and this is a good thing even if it seems confusing right now. God knows your heart and if you want the truth, turn to Him, trust in Him and He will reveal His truth to you. The Bible tells us in Isaiah 55:6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Your seeking answers so look to God for the answers. Mankind and the world does not have the answers. It's not too late and it does not matter what you have done in the past or how confused you are right now. God can and He will forgive you. This is what God wants to do. He wants you to trust in Him and to have a personal relationship with you. That's right, a one on one relationship with you. To address your question "What is heven?" The simplest why I can think of to put this is that heaven is the dwelling place of God. Where ever and what ever it is, will be more awesome and glorious then anything we could possibly imagine. To address your questions "What if when ppl die they just die? What about reincarnation....." Hebrews 9:27 says "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." So, God's word tells us that we will die one time and after that we will face judgment. One of two things will happen. If you are saved and forgiven of your sins you will go to heaven and spend eternity with God. If not, you will be condemned and spend eternity in hell. Notice that regardless of which way you go, both are for eternity. There is no reincarnation. No second chance at coming back and trying again. To address your question "If there is 1 god than there should b 1 religion right?" Many people confuse God and religion. Religion is not God, it is more like a practice of someone or a group of people's beliefs in something. Many religions are about God. And as your mother told you, people do have a different way of looking at God. Therefore, we have many different religions. This may surprise you, but even people of the same religion have different beliefs on certain things. Why is that? Because, mankind does not have the capability to understand all things. Only God does. And in our inabilities to understand some things, we interpret them differently because we don't have all the knowledge required to get everything right. What is important is your salvation. There are many decisions you will have to make in life. Some easy, some hard. But none will be as important as your salvation. You can make the most important decision of your life and the best part about it is guess who will be there with you when you make it. God! The Bible teaches us in Romans 10:9 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." It's just that easy. It doesn't matter what you have done in the past. You don't have to have all the answers up front. God will give you the answers that He wants you to have when you are ready for them. I hope this helps answer some of your questions. One more thing I want to leave you with. You are not alone in the fact you are confused about things. Many people are confused. And just so you know, even those of us that are saved are still confused on some things. I'm 43 years old and I don't know everything and even I get confused on some things. There is nothing wrong with that if we are able to admit it and continue to seek God's truth. God doesn't expect us to know everything and He knows we will be confused and wrong sometimes. No one has all the answers. Only God does and what God wanted man to know He has given us through His creation and His word (the Bible). My prayers are with you and my God bless you! |
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811 | Divorce: believer or unbeliever | Matt 19:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153653 | ||
I agree we cannot know another's heart. I stated as much and my intentions are not to be judgmental. This is why my post was more along the lines of questions and thoughts to ponder on this subject. That was my intentions at lest. I'll admit I'm not the most graceful with my words. But what measuring stick is one to use to discern the truth? God's word or the comparison of Christians and their different behaviors? The fundamental question to be answered here I believe is not to determine the man or woman's status as a believer in order to be judgmental, but to ensure we ourselves remain in God's will. Are we to blindly believe in another mans word and risk our own relationship with God? I point back to your scripture reference and ask, to find someone at fault (in sin) do we not ourselves have to know what sin is? If not, how can we then restore one? To find one in sin as stated in this scripture is not to be judgmental is it? |
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812 | Divorce: believer or unbeliever | Matt 19:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153634 | ||
Thoughts on your question. How can the woman/man truly know the heart of another? Is it not true that we can only discern these things by ones actions compared to what we know about God's word. Would it not be logical that if one confesses their belief in God, yet their actions are contrary to God's will because of a willingness and premeditated choice to go against God's will, then their belief is probably not a true belief but falls in the category of unbeliever. Sinning in a moment of weakness and thinking it through and still sinning, I would think is where we can discern that the man or woman is a true believer or not. At least in man's finite understanding. Or I should say, in my finite understanding. I don't think man has the ability to truly know another's heart, but that we can only discern based on the abilities God has given us. Or is my way of thinking here actually being judgmental? I don't mean to confuse or mislead but rather understand myself. |
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813 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153542 | ||
Good points mom7x. I see wisdom in your words :) | ||||||
814 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153439 | ||
Thanks Bows44 for caring and sharing. Like all the others that have responded to this question, I'm thankful for your input. | ||||||
815 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153420 | ||
I didn't take it that you thought I was endorsing. I just wanted to take the opportunity to point out my stance on the subject of the review so that my questions and/or comments didn't come across as biased one way or the other. Personally, on this subject I'm seeking not teaching so everyone's input at this time is valuable to me as long as it lines up with the scriptures. However, I will state as I did in another post to Mommapbs, "Just based on the review itself, I would say some of what was pointed out gives reason for pause in regards to the book, if what was pointed out is true. I would also say, that some of what was said in the review should also give pause to accepting the reviewers opinion on the book completely". |
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816 | Do you disagree in whole or in part with | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153418 | ||
Interesting you would completely disagree. Just based on the review itself, I would say some of what was pointed out gives reason for pause in regards to the book, if what was pointed out is true. I would also say, that some of what was said in the review should also give pause to accepting the reviewers opinion on the book completely. Regardless, I would have to read the book myself to fully understand the arguments. I do thank you for your input. I respect your opinion because you have read the book yourself and most of all because of your willingness to share out of love. That is a blessing. Thanks! |
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817 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153408 | ||
Thanks jlhetrick for your response! You bring out some good points but I'm not sure I would agree with you on why you think "To begin with the writer can in no way be considered objective and the article is presented mean spirited (in my opinion) which instantly rules it out regarding it's being informative or in any way helpful." At least I didn't see it that way. Also, let me point out I am not defending the review or the book. I've only read the review not the book so there is no way I would attempt to defend either one. So far, I only have a recommendation to read the book and a review done on the book by one man and of course your thoughts on the review. I posted the link only as information to the subject not as an endorsement. Just want to clear that up. Also, I'm very thankful for your thoughts on the subject and for the book recommendation from Mommapbs. |
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818 | Do you disagree in whole or in part with | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153403 | ||
Do you disagree in whole or in part with the review? | ||||||
819 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Phil 2:3 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153400 | ||
Thanks Doc! Amazing how a short story can be so inspirational and bring a smile to ones face and humbleness and joy to the heart when God is the focus. |
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820 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153397 | ||
Thanks for your response Mommapbs! I have not read this book so based on your recommendation, I searched the internet to look for a source to purchase the book. In the process of searching, I came across an interesting review of the book you mentioned. You can find this at http://www.behindthebadge.net/articles/a60.html As stated, I myself have not read the book but I did read the review. I realize this is only one mans view of the book. However, what he points out about the book is interesting. |
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