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81 | Can a person push God too far?? | Luke | Scribe | 55047 | ||
I am not sure what you mean to say by this. I often wonder exactly what my baptist friends mean (not saying you are baptist) when they say similar statments. I am not posting this to argue or debate or to criticise you. I think you love the Lord, know the Lord and walk with God. I do not accuse you of any kind of heresy. Maybe you refer to New Testament teachings.. Jeremiah 3:8 And I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went and played the harlot also. There are numerous references to backsliding in the OT and always that I can tell they refer to Israel. The Israel God made a covenant with. The Israel God said he was married to. Of all the arguements that can be used to enforce the idea that a born again Christian can never be rejected by God the same arguments can be used about Israel. When someone says, Can God stop calling you a son if He is your Father? so also one could say Did God stop calling Israel His Wife if she would not repent? The opposing view about whether a born again person can backslide and be lost or whether he can't if presented by two true brothers on opposite sides of the issue usually are saying the same things. The one that says a person who lives in open sinful lusts of the flesh and does not turn from them or make some genuine effort at repenting is not going to heaven even if he says he has been born again is most often agreed upon by the brother who says that indeed such a person is not going to heaven, but not becuase he was born again and fell, but becuase he was never saved, for a saved person cannot live that way. The one that says a person living in open rebellion or secret sins will not inherit the kingdom of heave agrees with the one that say he must not be saved at all because the holy brother knows what misery he feels when or if he falls into sin and cannot comprehend how anyone could endure a week of living without the full confidence that all things are right between himself and God through being covered by the blood by faith and walking a holy walk of faith and being quick to repent. So what both sides are really saying is.. the saved person walks in holiness and if he fails he repents and the unsaved person lives a careless existence taking no thought for the wrath to come. |
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82 | Spirit and Truth | John | Scribe | 86026 | ||
John 4:19-24 The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. This passage explains to us that the idea that the woman had, that which building or "site" you visit was significant in the eyes of God as to acceptable worship was error. Jesus was saying the establishing of his church, the pouring out of the Spirit on all believers was upon them, and they would learn that you can worship and praise and fellowship with God anytime any where by your faith in Jesus Christ. He would give us the Holy Spirit which would be in us a well of water springing up in our innermost being and we would have constant fellowship with God in the Spirit and in Truth. Not the pompuos outward religious show of religous man made rituals in stuffy cathedrals that have no biblical basis, but in real comunion in the heart with God and the Holy Ghost. He will open up the Word of God to us so that we know what it means without any religious ruler telling us or without any need to attend a "school" of man's making to teach us how to interpret it. May God bless you in Spirit and in Truth as you study His Word. |
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83 | Why didn't Jesus perform baptisms? | John 4:2 | Scribe | 84507 | ||
Hello Ray, Acts 15 is well connected with Acts 10. As the discussion of the need for circumcision among the gentiles that are christians is being raised, the example of gentiles converted that are given as the basis of Peters argument is that of the house of Cornelius. The very quote you mention is by Peter in reference to what he had experienced in the house of Cornelius Acts 15:9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. Now if you read the story of the conversion of the gentiles in Cornelius house they are all saved by faith and have evidence of such by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and even the gift of tongues. Then afterwards they are baptized in water. This baptism in water is after their hearts have been cleansed by faith, and yet they still follow through with water baptism. Why? We could discuss it until Jesus comes again but I think that based on the verse we have on baptism we conclude that there are two major points in obeying this command. 1) It is an ACT of faith that is external and not just internal, by doing it we make ourselves accountable. We put the world and the devil on notice, that we are following Christ. It is all about Following the Lord Jesus Christ and not just saying we believe in GOD. We are not just saying we are going to get religious. We are not even just saying that we are following the God of Abraham. We are stating by baptism that we believe in JESUS CHRIST and that there is no other way than the death burial and resurrection of JESUS CHRIST that a man is saved. It is a declaration that THIS is the true salvation and no other. It is also a way of making ourselves accountable. When the enemy comes against us to discount what God has done, the public confession of baptism gives you the fortitude of character to follow through with your decision. An action on the part of the new convert such as water baptism can make the difference between a short lived emotional experience and a true "going all the way" laying down your life walk day by day following Jesus Christ salvation that we all want. The only problem I have with modern day baptism in protestant evangelical churches is that it is not frequent enough. If I pastored a church I would baptize every week and if not I would wonder why we were not getting anyone saved. |
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84 | What could I possiblt do that's greater? | John 14:12 | Scribe | 85967 | ||
Good answer. I think the logic applies to both the number saved and the number healed. Because the Holy Spirit was poured out on all and all prophesied,(acts 2) fulfilling the prophesy of Moses Numbers 11:29 I would God that all the LORD'S people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them! So as they go forth and witness Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. And as all the believers went forth and do go forth today... Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; Mark 16:18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. It is true that many more are saved, baptised in the Holy Spirit, speak in tongues, healed, lay hands on the sick, cast out devils and even raise the dead, all over the world and not just in Jerusalem. Praise the Lord His Gospel is going forth and many are having their lives changed and made white and purified in these last days. |
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85 | In Gen.46:27, the number is 70, why? | Acts 7:14 | Scribe | 86160 | ||
Amen, God's Word is Perfect. Matthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. |
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86 | Why was the Holy Spirit delayed? | Acts 8:16 | Scribe | 86244 | ||
The delay in Acts 2 was because it was to be poured out on the day of Pentecost fulfilling the prophetic shadow of Old Testament feast days as all the OT feast days and temple ordinances are shadows of a greater reality. I understood the question to be about why the Samaritans did not recieve it until later, and there is no reason to call it a delay but a progression of the continual world evangelism still ongoing. | ||||||
87 | Justification? | Rom 2:13 | Scribe | 86161 | ||
I don't mean this in a mean spirited way, but I can never make sense of this concept of man having no part that you speak of, so I don't try. Philosophize it until Jesus comes, the truth is that Jesus said that Those that do not do the Word are like those that build their house on the sand. I don't think it is required for us to understand the mechanics of the spiritual workings of God, but for us to do the word is the difference between standing and falling. What does it mean to fall? I don't plan to find out. |
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88 | Justification? | Rom 2:13 | Scribe | 86242 | ||
I do see that there is an awakening first prior to conversion. Matthew 18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Luke 22:32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. I think that based on the conversation with the disciples and their conversion later that the more you show forth an intellectual honesty in seeking truth the more "able" you are to recieve faith unto salvation. I think that this does not give glory to the man. I am sure that theologians discussing this issue have come up with a name for it, if not I will call it "The Law of Illumination." The prophets say alot about it and Jesus confirmed all that the prophets said about the reason why the blind are blind. They reject light. Therefore they are given over to darkness. The more severe their rejection in the face of truth the more severe the darkness. Jesus gives us the parable of the sower as a foundation of why some can understand and others cant and in each case it is the condition of the persons heart (mind, will, intellect, decision process) and not an arbitrary reason about the predestined will of God. Looking at my own testimony I remember how when I was in the third or forth grade I decided based on the story of evolution that I would stop believing in God. I told some child friend this while standing in the lunchroom line at school and a little girl overhearing my casual conversation became extrememly emotional and almost shouted "WHAT? You Don't Believe in GOD?" And a few other comments about hell or something I cannot remember. I was shocked at her surprise. I decided I needed to look into this a bit further, since I did not want to make such a big decision without getting all the facts. I went home that day and asked my Dad about God. He told me something about a blade of grass being too complex to not have a designer and so from that day on I decided to believe there was a God. Was I saved? no, even the devil believes in one God and trembles. However, I went through life open to talking about God. My brother and others I witnessed who decided that God was for the weak minded and refused to believe in God were not open to discussing God. When I was in a crisis I called out to God to help me, over time I heard someone pray in Jesus Name, I realized they probably knew about this religion thing and so I would pray in Jesus name also. As of yet I did not have a clue what Jesus did for me on the cross. My prayers began to be answered and I was sure it was because I had discovered that man must come to God through Jesus. It was a while before I learned the whole Gospel story, I was born again within days after praying in Jesus Name,I really can't say which day it occurred, I witnessed a change in my thinking, my understanding, I knew I was forgiven of my sins, before I understood much about the cross. Now some might doubt my salvation, I think it really does not take much to be born again, just a faith that says Jesus I believe in You please save me. Prior to ever hearing about Jesus name I was calling out to God daily and I remember lying to someone at the time, when I did I felt very guilty.. was I saved? I had lied all my life without concern, now I was lying and feeling bad about it. Itold Go d I was sorry for lying and I would confess it to the person I lied to. It was very hard to do, but somehow I felt if I did not I could never live with myself again. I went through it and got it over with and felt much better. Was I converted? At this time I did not even know to pray in Jesus Name, that came several days later. I did not even start trying to figure out who Jesus was until after I heard the man pray in Jesus Name. It is possible that I associated Jesus with God. I mean I was praying to God and not saying anything about Jesus, but maybe in my mind I considered God and Jesus two words that meant the same thing. But other than that, there is no reason for me to have been converted yet. When I heard the Gospel message later I rejoiced and understood why it was necessary to come to God through Jesus Christ, but by then I was already born again and had experienced a dramatic change in a two or three week span. I never had an altar call experience.. it was more like a progressive revelation. I give Glory to God for all of it. Especially the lying incident. That was a foundation I learned early as to the Law of Illumination. I was faced with a choice, I was sure that if I did not confess my lie I would not recieve God or His knowlege, I wanted to learn about how to please God and I knew that if I did not confess my lie I would not be able to pray. |
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89 | Romans 8:18-27,31-34 | Rom 8:26 | Scribe | 41424 | ||
Paul had more to say on this in other parts of the New Testament. Since Paul said in 1 Cor 14 that he prayed in the spirit when he prayed in tongues it stands to reason that one of the ways that the Spirit intercedes for us is when we are praying in tongues which is a gift of the Holy Spirit made available to all believers...Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; ..... so when a believer prays in the spirit as Paul did and as Jesus said all could and as the christians that were saved in the book of acts did it does then apply to this verse that when the believer is praying in the Spirit in tongues that if the Spirit intercedes for us at any other time He certainly is doing it when we pray in tongues as well. |
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90 | Can a man know God without a Bible? | Rom 10:17 | Scribe | 41897 | ||
Let me clarify. Romans 10 would not contradict what I am about to say. When you think about men who have known God and known Him on a level equaled by few others does not Enoch come to mind? And when we consider that the testimony is that that He pleased God to such a degree that God took him, we know that Enoch had great faith and walked with God according to the testimony. Have you considered that Enoch had no scriptures that we know of. And yet he did have scripture but not the kind we think of. Enoch prophesied of the coming of the Lord with ten thousands of His saints and to execute judgement on the ungodly according to Jude and so we assume Enoch had revelation of the Divine Word, but we assume it was preached, starting from Adam and not written scriptures until Moses. What do you think? Rom 10 is not in contradiction to this as it's emphasis is on preaching as well. Let me qualify my statements. I am a firm believer in the written Word. I don't really have faith for anything I do not read in the scripture. But is it not an interesting concept that in Enochs generation you have men living on earth for lifespans of nearly 1000 years and remaining holy and knowing God such as Noah with no written scripture? Think about it. Men who lived a thousands years! (900 close enough) |
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91 | Can a man know God without a Bible? | Rom 10:17 | Scribe | 41900 | ||
In adding to the mention of Enoch. I want to say that if you understand faith in Christ and how that the Holy Spirit is real you will know that you can indeed commune with God and have God speak truths to your heart that later you will see written in the Bible and you had not even read it before the Lord spoke it to your spirit man. This is the essence of the new covenant, that we would have a heart of flesh and not of stone, that we would hear a voice saying "this is the way , walk ye in it." This does not mean we have a right to make up wierd doctrines that contradict the Word. When one is yielded to the Holy Spirit and Faith in Christ they will hear the Spirit testify of Christ and make things plain to them. These things will always be in agreement with the written word. If they are not then that person is not being honest about communing with the Lord. It really is that simple. One who says I prayed all night and God told me to divorce my wife and marry the church secretary is not really honest. He either is lying and did not pray, or he did not come to the Lord with a pure heart saying God I will do whatever is pleasing to you and would rather die than willfully go my own way. This person would of course never pray about such a stupid thing in the first place but I use it to dramatize my point. The heart of man is the central theater in this conflict of good and evil and those that have a pure heart will see God. |
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92 | Can a man know God without a Bible? | Rom 10:17 | Scribe | 41905 | ||
3Jo 1:11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. 1Jo 3:7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. Ac 10:35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. We know that one must have faith in Christ to be saved. I propose that all those that are truly righteous will find Christ, or God is faithful to lead all those that truly Love God to Christ. |
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93 | biblical reason for todays mondern toung | 1 Cor 1:7 | Scribe | 63320 | ||
PART TWO 2) another possibility would be that these mockers these “others” than the ones that did hear their own languages, did not understand the language, because they were not from the country of the language being spoken, and so instead of understanding that Peter was speaking in Egyptian they though Peter was just babbling meaningless words. This would of course give them reason to say “they are drunk.” And on this note, some have said that Peter and the apostles were addressing the crowd as in a preaching mode, and they were speaking to them in their own language. The text says they were speaking of the wonderful works of God. Comparing this passage to the others in Acts it would seem they were praising God and in a state of addressing God not the people but that we can take up another time, suffice it to say for now that if they addressing the people in a preaching style of body language (looking at the people and declaring the wonderful works of God to them) and speaking in their own language and a group came up and heard them speaking in this manner, calling them drunk would not fit and would rather make the mockers appear drunk it is so out of context with the scene. Just because the mockers could not understand the language, it would not have been a sight that would make them think the speaker was drunk. Certainly they had heard others in this international time of holiday speaking to groups in languages other than the mockers understood. Did they go about calling anyone they heard speaking in a language they did not understand “drunk?” and if they did would not the mockers be the ones people would say were drunk. No it would fit much better if we understood that the mockers not only did not understand the language being spoken but that they saw that the disciples were speaking this tongue to the heaven lies in praise to God. Then it would fit as they would think this display of emotionalism to be that of those filled with too much new wine. 3) And we have not yet exhausted this idea of why the mockers did not understand the language if that be the case. a) either the mockers did not understand the language and they saw the emotionalism of praising God with unknown tongues and called the men drunk, or b) he mockers heard the language understood it and yet called them drunk because they were saying things that they did not agree with on a religious basis. This does not seem to fit either. We know that Paul and Jesus were accused of being mad by those that did not agree with their theology, but they did not associate it with being drunk. To be drunk one looses their coherent senses so that they do not do well in constructing sentences and one thing that normally gives away a drunk man is the fact that you notice that he is not making sense. It seems far more logical that the reason they were mocking was because the disciples were showing emotionalism of Praising God maybe with hands uplifted which was a common method of the Jew and that they were loudly praising God .. and these mockers not understanding the language said they were beside themselves with emotionalism because they were drunk even to the point of pretending they could speak in a language they did not know. c) If the mockers could not understand the language. Then the question must be asked Why not? 16 or 17 nations were mentioned, were these mockers of a nation that was excluded from the Grace of God? That could not be since the message was to go out to all the world. Were these individuals of a nation that was mentioned but the miracle did not occur on their ears? Was this due to some predestined plan of God that these particular men should not get the chance to understand the message? NOW READ CAREFULLY… If these mockers were of a nation that was listed, but they did not understand the language so that they accused the disciples of babbling and being drunk.. Could it be that the speaking in tongues by the disciples might sound as a known language to one hearer and as vain babbling to the next? Looking at this passage only for biblical evidence that the speaking in tongues was not always a known language to those that heard is clear by this text. |
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94 | based on 1 Corinthians 5 | 1 Cor 5:5 | Scribe | 104788 | ||
joel k. Let me encourage you not to give up on the forum. Don't get me wrong I think you should give up on debates of any kind. But don't give up on posting your thoughts about a verse. Approach the forum differently. Don't respond to anyone that does not agree with your answers. Just post your thoughts and associate them with a verse. Over time this database will be a blessing to generations to come. Think of the potential. Sure there will be lots of various teaching and doctrines. But this is an open forum. The way to keep a peaceful spirit and not be grieved is to ignore those that attempt to draw you into debates. If they tell you you are wrong, just say God bless you. and do not respond or defend your answers. I am interesed in your answers to questions on scriptures. I don't even read those posts that people give trying to tell someone they are in error. So don't worry about them they expose themselves when they attempt to tear down another believer. It is tempting for human nature to defend our positions and call it "contending for the faith" but in reality it is raw pride. If the Lord has revealed something to you share it in a spirit of meekness and humility, never dogmatically about things that have not been fully exhausted by any man much less us, and then do not even respond to those that post replies that attack your position. This is extremely difficult to do for many of us. But it will make us much better people if we learn to "turn the other cheek" and "answer not again." It will make us like Christ. God Bless you and feel free to email me as well. scribefaith@hotmail.com |
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95 | based on 1 Corinthians 5 | 1 Cor 5:5 | Scribe | 104827 | ||
I have read the thread joel and it demonstrates what I was saying. It is best that we do neither respond toward the individual posting nor in defence of any post that seems to have taken something wrong. To get the most out of the form and to contribute with a spirit of excellence, my suggestion is that we always post as though we are writing a book realizing that our audience is everyone and not a particular individual. Your original post was excellent. The truth was pure and the spirit of which you wrote was proper grief for the new seeker. The truth of your statement concerning waiting on God for the Holy Spirit to convict the new believers as they grow is a very important message. Many saints can testify to how they grew in the Lord and were convicted about certain things Months after they were born again things that they never thought about until God was ready to deal with it. It is not the Love of Christ that would try and clean someone's life up who just started coming to church. Of course if they ask then we should give them scriptures, but it would not be the Spirit of the Lord to not fellowship with them if they were expressing a desire to be changed. The Lord is patient with us we better be patient with them. As you mentioned Paul said it was those that did not repent that had to be dealt with more severely. Those that claim it is not sin. But even an new believer might say such a thing becuase of the addiction or the struggle. Isn't that what satan always has used to get us to trip up in our own lives.. he says "it is not sin" it is ok.. and we indulge.. then regret. Then he accuses and we are crippled. Until we return in faith with fresh resoltution to not fall for that lie again. We cannot always understand all the meaning and intent and background of what someone is saying so we often misunderstand and then answer accordingly. The person takes offence becuase they have been misunderstood and the next thing you know you have posts going back and forth accusing and being accused..and who is the author of that? I think if we always posts in generalities such as.. " I a do not know your particular situation, and I am not accusing you of wrong doing" But I have noticed that there is a need in the church for christians to be sensitive to how new believers take time to grow.. etc " Rarely will one take offence to such a post and if they do feel compelled to defend themselves nothing really needs to be said on your part for fear of feeding any debates. Therefore. Keep up the good work brother, your original post on this thread was excellent. I am glad you are adding rich content to the form. Here are my rules that I follow in all debates. 1) Do not debate. (I do not agree with debating) 2) Do not strive (the servant of the Lord must not strive) 3) Do not tell people they are wrong. It is better to say "The bible says etc..." or to say.. "I may have misunderstood you.. or.. I have noticed that there is a need in the body of christ to understand such and such." More people find it easier to hear such words than "You are wrong.. or "You are in error" or other confrontational words. 4) Do not be dogmatic about your views on scriptures that are shrouded by 2000 years of cultural differences and customs. Such as exactly what Paul meant when he said a woman should cover her head. Of course you may think you know for certain but it is better to always be humble in our understanding that on many things we see through a glass darkly. 5) Realize we are not called to make everyone agree with us. It is enough that we are found worthy by the Grace of God to even utter his Holy Name, and to share the good news of salvation through faith in Christs sacifice for us. Let us be content to utter the good news even one time and not think we have to make everyone agree. We can utter it and go our way rejoicing that we were used by God, we who were once His enemies. Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift. May God Bless you as you study His Word. |
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96 | remain unmarried, or else be reconciled | 1 Cor 7:11 | Scribe | 55554 | ||
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97 | run, that ye may obtain. | 1 Cor 9:24 | Scribe | 63516 | ||
I am thankful for the holiness of God. He predestinated all of mankind to be before him in holiness and Love, all they have to do is allow Him to sanctify them through faith. | ||||||
98 | How do you interpret this verse? | 1 Cor 14:2 | Scribe | 53964 | ||
If we read this passage in context we read that to pray in tongues edifies oneself, how when there is an interpreter? No for if there is an interpreter the whole church is edified, therefor the type of speaking in tongues here that edifies oneself is the type that prays to himself and to God. Or if there be no interpreter let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. Now if a man is speaking to God, it is not a pagan ritual and if a man is speaking to God it is indeed edifying to himself. To edify yourself by praying is not a sin but a necessity for christian growth and strength. To edify ones self is not mentioned here as something he should not do but simply a statement of fact. To speak to God in tongues silently (not literaly silent as if in thought only but silent as in not loudly as if you would have the floor and want all people to be quiet a moment and listen to you which would be the opposite of a private communion, howbeit, the "silent" speaking between you and God may and would most likely be audible as I know no other way a saint in Acts could have "spoken in tongues"), therefore to speak silently in tongues between you and God is an edifying experience for you and this is a positive thing, and of course one needs such edifying spiritual exercises such as prayer and fastings, singing to "himself" in songs and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in his heart to the Lord (which in the case of singing to himself has nothing to do with public church singing to edify the body of Christ either, and yet we are encouraged to do so as a means of being filled with the Spirit (Eph 5:15) Paul lets us know in I Corinthians that to pray only to ourselves and to God though it does indeed edify ourselves which we need, this does not edify the body in the public fellowship therefore he does not say, "so quit praying in tongues and strike it from your Bibles" No he says, pray that you may interpret, so that you can give forth the interpretation of the Holy Spirit inspired tongue that the whole church may hear your interpretation and be edified. Not that the tongue or the interpretation is to be handled as the written Word in respect to inspiration but understanding that the gift is working through us by faith and we are getting across to the Body Scripturally based truths from the heart of God that are relative to that Local assembly for that moment. A word in season if you will. Sometimes the body of Christ needs a specific word of edification as it relates to their own issues and God is faithful to do this if we are open to let Him. |
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99 | Can you learn to pray in the Spirit? | 1 Cor 14:15 | Scribe | 86082 | ||
If the gift of tongues is in the bible. And we know that it is. And if we would determine "Can I, or How Can I, recieve this gift?" Then we must look at the incidences of believers recieving it in the book of Acts where it began. If these people seeing and hearing the tongues (which is specifically points out that they did hear) asked? what is the meaning of this.. and if Peter in answering them says.. the promise it to you and your children and all that are afar off, then I would simply point out that the logical mind is going to assume that the gift of tongues would be included in the promise along with this Baptism of the Holy Spirit for it was that manifestation that made them ask in the first place.... Acts 2:11-12 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? When Peter answers them, (and he specifically answers them who because they saw them speaking in tongues, said these men are full of new wine) he starts with.. Acts 2:14-18 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: The inclusion of the prophesying and demonstration of the gifts of the Spirit (tongues would be included) Has to therefore be part of the "Promise" which he claims this is a prophesy of that is available not just to the 120 but all those there, and their children and them that are afar off, (that would include me no doubt). I do not go beyond what it says, but I fear God too much to change what it says and remove the promise of the Holy Spirit to be exclusive of the prophesy of Joel. This indeed "is that." |
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100 | Are women not allowed to be preachers? | 1 Cor 14:40 | Scribe | 43233 | ||
Has anyone ever notices that a woman was made Judge over all Israel? | ||||||
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