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81 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | Bows44 | 155942 | ||
Dear BradK, Being "slain-in-the-spirit" is absolutely biblical! All it is, is feeling the power/presence of God so strongly that you can't stand up, so you fall down. This happened to Daniel in Daniel 10:9 and to John in Rev. 1:17 and to the priests in 1 Kings 8:11, and 2 Chron. 5:14. Granted, many fake it, but that doesn't mean it isn't real. If you are going to speak the truth in love, then please make sure that it IS truth. A good thing to remember is that the devil isn't creative. He can only copy and corrupt. So if the devil is corrupting something, then is stands to reason that there is something real for him to copy and corrupt. Speaking the Truth in Love, Bows44 |
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82 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | Bows44 | 155941 | ||
Dear BradK, Being "slain-in-the-spirit" is absolutely biblical! All it is, is feeling the power/presence of God so strongly that you can't stand up, so you fall down. This happened to Daniel in Daniel 10:9 and to John in Rev. 1:17 and to the priests in 1 Kings 8:11, and 2 Chron. 5:14. Granted, many fake it, but that doesn't mean it isn't real. If you are going to speak the truth in love, then please make sure that it IS truth. A good thing to remember is that the devil isn't creative. He can only copy and corrupt. So if the devil is corrupting something, then is stands to reason that there is something real for him to copy and corrupt. Speaking the Truth in Love, Bows44 |
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83 | Anything wrong with dating? | Bible general Archive 1 | Bows44 | 155939 | ||
Dear Kalos, You are quite welcome. I hope my note inspires many (especially teenagers) to get this CD and learn how to keep their vessels and honor others. 2 Timothy 2:19-21 Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness." Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work. Have a blessed day, Bows44 |
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84 | Anything wrong with dating? | Bible general Archive 1 | Bows44 | 155909 | ||
Hi Again Kalos, You asked for a different perspective culturally. The following website outlines the Jewish marriage customs during Jesus' time. These customs are directly related to what Jesus was saying to his disciples in John 14:1-3: www.biblestudymanuals.net/jewish_marriage_customs.htm They outline a beautiful analogy that helpe us understand our relationship with Jesus. Hope this helps. Bows44 |
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85 | Anything wrong with dating? | Bible general Archive 1 | Bows44 | 155908 | ||
Hi Kalos, "I Thess. 4 is clear that it is possible to defraud a brother or sister, not only physically, but emotionally as well! Christian families, to be safe, must erect fences that will protect against defrauding in both areas." Dr. S.M. Davis I have not read this book. However, I purchased and listened to an excellent message on CD by Dr. S. M. Davis entitiled "Seven Bible Truths Violated by Christian Dating." My 13 year old son also listened to it with me and we discussed it. This message has helped him decide to wait for the one God has prepared for him and not test the waters with dating. Checking out a young lady or young man by dating is a lack of faith in God bringing you the one prepared for you. Also, there is an exchange that is made when one becomes emotionally tied to another. Should that relationship breakup, there is a wounding. Think about it. Put yourself in that situation where you really care about someone of the opposite sex and are working on building a strong relationship. Then one day they come to you and say you are not it. They have found someone else. Does this not create a wound in your spirit? This is defrauding emotionally. It is not something we should set ourselves up for or do to others. I highly recommend this Biblically sound, easy to understand message as Dr. Davis can say it much better than I can in this short space. It may be purchased at www.visionforum.com. Yours in Christ, Bows44 |
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86 | Are silent protests scriptural? | 1 John 3:17 | Bows44 | 155907 | ||
Dear WOS, Well said. I totally agree. :-) Bows44 |
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87 | Are silent protests scriptural? | 1 John 3:17 | Bows44 | 155875 | ||
Hi Doc, I totally agree with what you are saying, but I was thinking on a smaller more individualistic scale. Based on 1 John 3:17 one is expected to do some practical things for people other than pray for them. We are expected to give of our time and resources to help. You know...be a good Samaritan. Yes, we should get in our prayer closets and seek God's face and plead for forgiveness and mercy. Then get out and put our faith into practice in a practical way. So, I guess the answer to my original question as to the scriptural validity of silent protests is...no- there is none. We can pray, preach/teach, elect Godly leaders and help some of these girls as we are able. We can also train up our children in the ways of God and mentor them through to a God-ordained marriage, then maybe there will be a lesser need for the abortion clinics. Raise up a Godly generation and in a generation we will have a Godly Nation again. Thank you for helping to clarify/validate that. It always helps me to talk things out. :-) Yours in Christ, Bows44 |
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88 | Are silent protests scriptural? | 1 John 3:17 | Bows44 | 155869 | ||
Dear Hank, I agree. But how would you suggest one goes about stopping this practice scripturally besides preaching the gospel, electing Godly officials and prayer? I put forth that by the time a young lady is walking into an abortion clinic this may not be the best time to try and preach to her. However, if one would offer a helping hand in saving her child...i.e. a place to stay, help with medical bills, adopting her child when it is born, then she would be more open to the gospel. Also, many girls getting abortions are saved and know what they are doing is wrong, but are scared and ashamed of their moral failure and therefore believe (falsely or not) that they can not turn to their families for help. The condemnation heaped upon them by these silent protests, do more harm than good, in my opinion. It certainly doesn't stop a single young lady stop and turn around and decide to keep her baby as these protesters readily admit to being true. The solution, I believe is to be willing to give of one's substance to help her out. This is a solution I see as having a scriptural base in 1 John 3:17. Hoping to save some, Bows44 |
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89 | Are silent protests scriptural? | 1 John 3:17 | Bows44 | 155866 | ||
Hi Hank, This is my belief also. Sharing truth in love not silent protest is more effective. When I tried to state this concept to one brother, I was severely rebuked and told I didn't know what I was saying and that they were saving babies in the spirit. This I thought to be a bunch of religious nonesense. These young ladies need a way to save their babies' lives in the natural. This is especially grieving to my spirit as this brother is one I worship and minister with regularly. So I wanted to be sure that I am correct in this view. I want to make sure I am not missing some scriptural basis for the practice of silent protests, so that when we speak again I can be on solid scriptural ground. It is not what we think we should do. It is what God tells us to do. Do you think God could have told them to do these protests as they say? Thank you for your input. Bows44 |
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90 | Are silent protests scriptural? | 1 John 3:17 | Bows44 | 155862 | ||
I know some people who participate in abortion clinic protests by placing tape over their mouths with the word LIFE written on them. Based on I John 3:17, I don't see this as a scriptural response. Offering the young ladies help or another way other than abortion seems to be more scriptural. A silent protest such as just described would seem to fit better at courthouses and legislative offices where one could pray for those making decisions to choose life giving and affirming laws and judgements. I know this is a "hot" topic, but I would appreciate some comments, especially if someone can show a scriptural basis for these types of protests. | ||||||
91 | how can suicide be the same | Eph 5:29 | Bows44 | 155822 | ||
Hi Jeff, I appreciate all of your input and the discussion it engendered. Much has been clarified. Just wanted to make sure that you knew it was I and not Mark who posted the original question because it seemed as if there may have been some confusion based on your comment to Mark in your last post... If you carefully read Doc's post to your original question and them carefully read mine, I think you might discover that I was actually giving opinion and belief that supported your original thoughts on this while throwing caution to some of what Doc had written, that is; that "suicide is ultimately rooted in self-love" which contradicted your premise articulated in your question. Sincerely, Bows44 P.S. I also want to thank you for your ministry to those who are hurting. Bless you as you share the hope and salvation we have in Jesus. |
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92 | how can suicide be the same | Eph 5:29 | Bows44 | 155818 | ||
Dear Mark, Thank you for sharing your experiences...of struggle and victory...it did help. I pray that you may use that testimony to help other suicidals overcome and find hope and strength and salvation in Jesus. Your sister in Christ, Bows44 |
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93 | how can suicide be the same | Eph 5:29 | Bows44 | 155724 | ||
Dear Doc, Well at least this attempt makes more sense than the first. But I am not denying scripture by asking for greater understanding of it. I may not use the words you think I should use all of the time, but the intention is pure. By asking for understanding, I am admitting the problem is with my understanding and not the Word. Try thinking the best of me instead of the worst. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 4 Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, 5 does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, 6 does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Yours in Christ, Bows44 |
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94 | At what moment do we go to heaven? | Eccl 12:7 | Bows44 | 155722 | ||
Hi Mark (and others,) I am not placing experience higher than scripture, I am supplimenting scripture with my experiences. The original post that started this long thread had both scriptures and my experience. I was stating what I believed based on those two things together. If others believe otherwise and wish to share what they believe and why, then they can and do. This is what this forum is all about..sharing what we belive based on scriptures and whether some want to admit it or not experiences. Our experiences have a large bearing on what we choose to believe or not. This is a fact. Mark...as for not being able to discern valid experiences or not, the Bible says: Matthew 7:16-18 "You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? "So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. "A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. If you could take the time to get to know me personnally, you would find that I am passionately in love with Jesus and serve Him with all of my heart. I can pass the test that someone else out lined...I declare Jesus as Lord and Savior, born of a virgin, crucified dead and buried and risen again. I have confessed with my mouth the Lord Jesus with faith in my heart, been water baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit and am therefore born again. You would find that I am a good tree bearing good fruit, therefore I can not according to this scripture bear bad fruit. The fruit of my experience is Christ honoring and therefore good fruit. Testifying falsely would be bad fruit. Satan would not give an experience that honored Jesus. So based on these facts, you should be able to know that the experience is valid. I also hope that somewhere in my words someone can find help and encouragement and a closer walk with Jesus. I hope people can look beyond the semantics to the heart of the matter which is to share, encourage and grow. Your Sister in Christ, Bows44 |
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95 | do angels sing? if so, what ch./verse | Rev 5:11 | Bows44 | 155721 | ||
Just an interesting observation: The NIV says in Rev. 5:12 In a loud voice they sang: "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!" The KJV says in Ezekial 28:13-15 13 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created. 14 Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire. 15 Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. This has been taught that this is referring to Satan when he was Lucifer and that the tabrets and pipes referred to in verse 13 are referring to musical instruments meaning Lucifer was the heavenly choir director. If this is true then Lucifer having been an angel at least played music and it word stand to reason that others [angels] sang. As someone has pointed out, this a traditionally held view not necessary proven by scripture and therefore in need of additional study and reseach. Hope this helps. Bows44 |
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96 | how can suicide be the same | Eph 5:29 | Bows44 | 155715 | ||
But how can suicide be the same as cherishing and nourishing and carefully protecting one's self? I have ministered to suicidals and they do not love themselves. They hate themselves and are without hope. To stop them from killing themselves, we must first give them hope, then show them how to love themselves. This is something I do not understand and truly seek to understand. Since I believe in the inerrancy of scripture there must be some reasonable and logical explanation. So, I ask again...can someone reconcile this scripture with what we see happening today. Bows44 |
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97 | At what moment do we go to heaven? | Eccl 12:7 | Bows44 | 155654 | ||
Dear Kalos, I am not questioning the scriptural validity of near death experiences. I was questioning the validity of a doctrinal position that does not allow for the sharing of personal experiences. I believe that the scriptures noted previously as well as 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 support the validity of sharing personal experiences and testimonies. 2 Cor. 1:3-5 3(A)Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and (B)God of all comfort, 4who (C)comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 5For just (D)as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ. We must always remember that the original recipients of these letters DID NOT have THE Bible as we have it today. Reading in context also means reading with the understanding of who, when, why, how etc. something is being said. Then applying it to our lives today. Why not say as Paul did in Phil 1:16-18 16the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment. 18What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice Have a blessed day... Bows44 |
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98 | At what moment do we go to heaven? | Eccl 12:7 | Bows44 | 155653 | ||
Dear WOS, I did not choose my son and husband over Christ. I am my beloveds and he is mine still and always. I chose to stay and finish the job He gave me to do. (Some days when my son is being especially difficult, I wish I had chose differently. :-D) But as you say, God is sovereign and it was He who decided to give me the choice and I chose what I chose. Without knowing my history, who I am, and what I went through you may not be able to understand why I had this experience and made the choice that I did. But, Jesus was happy with my response and honored it, so that is what counts. I am a God pleaser not a man pleaser. As some have pointed out, this is not an experience study forum. If you are truly interested in knowing more (not looking for opportunities to slam it) then I will be happy to discuss it further via personal email. My email is in my profile. Yours in Christ, Bows44 |
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99 | At what moment do we go to heaven? | Eccl 12:7 | Bows44 | 155638 | ||
Dear Doc, Whether you like it or not people have experiences. Those experiences make up a large part of who each of us are. I have read your background and understand why you believe the way you do. However, that is not a license to disregard the experiences of others just because they don't line up with your personal belief system, especially when they are scriptural. Can you show me scripturally that experiences count for nothing? 1 Per 3:15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence The people this was originally written to did not have "THE Bible" as we have it today. What were they supposed to use to give an account for the hope that was in them except their personal experiences of the power of God in their lives. Many people today don't accept the Bible as the word of God or don't even believe in God until someone shares with them in love personal experiences. Then they realize that God is real and cares about people. I have won several to the Lord by sharing personal experiences with them. Rev. 12:11 "And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death. So I will continue to share my experiences with others if it encourages them in the Lord or helps them come to Jesus. Also, sharing my personal experiences of God's love, power, kindness, mercy, awesomeness, etc. brings honor and glory to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To a lost and dying world who is hungry for a God of the here and now, personal experiences are the life line they need. Speaking the truth in love... Bows44 |
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100 | At what moment do we go to heaven? | Eccl 12:7 | Bows44 | 155604 | ||
I had a personal near death experience a few years ago that I believe this scripture proves is true (although having experienced it I know it is true, we do like to have scriptural basis for our experiences)...Jesus was walking me to Heaven and we stopped in a bright white room. Jesus spoke to me and gave me the choice to go on [to heaven] or to stay [here on earth.] Because of my son and husband, I chose to stay. Based on Eccl. 12:7, Phil. 1:21 and 2 Corinthians 5:5-8 as well as this personal experience, I believe that our spirit goes straight to heaven when we die. You may also do a word search on second death to gain a clear understanding of what death is. Death means separation. When we physically die, our spirit is separated from our body. When we are spiritually dead, we are separated from God. Hope this helps. Bows44 |
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