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81 | Conformed to scripture or Christ? | Rom 8:29 | Bows44 | 149742 | ||
Conformed to scripture or conformed to Christ? Is it the same thing or different? | ||||||
82 | Conformed to scripture or Christ? | Rom 8:29 | Bows44 | 149764 | ||
Bro. Tim, Thank you for that helpful and concise answer. Bows44 |
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83 | Conformed to scripture or Christ? | Rom 8:29 | Bows44 | 153796 | ||
Good answer. I totally agree. One question about id numbers for previous posts...how does one find and use them? I haven't been on the forum long and haven't been able to figure this one out. :-/ Thanks for your help. Bows44 |
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84 | Conformed to scripture or Christ? | Rom 8:29 | Bows44 | 153824 | ||
But where does one get the number to enter? Forgive me if I sound stupid, but how would I know what number to enter? Where did you get the number referenced in your last post? Would one search on a word first, then look at the Id number? or Did you just type in a number and see what was associated with it? Bows44 |
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85 | Can someone help me get to God? | Rom 10:9 | Bows44 | 155546 | ||
Abram later known as Abraham the Father of faith Genesis 13:2 Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold. Genesis 24:35 The LORD has greatly blessed my master, so that he has become rich; and He has given him flocks and herds, and silver and gold, and servants and maids, and camels and donkeys. Job Job 1:1-3 Job's Character and Wealth 1There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God and turning away from evil. 2Seven sons and three daughters were born to him. 3 His possessions also were 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and very many servants; and that man was the greatest of all the men of the east. Jacob Story found in Genesis 30 with v 43 stating 43 So the man became exceedingly prosperous, and had large flocks and female and male servants and camels and donkeys. King David a man after God's heart and King Solomon the wisest man both very rich. 1 Samuel 2:6-8 The LORD kills and makes alive; He brings down to Sheol and raises up. The LORD makes poor and rich;He brings low, He also exalts. He raises the poor from the dust, He lifts the needy from the ash heap To make them sit with nobles,And inherit a seat of honor; For the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, And He set the world on them. It is not wealth that is bad, but the love of it. When money becomes a god and replaces one's worship of the One True God. Just because someone is rich is not a sign that they are evil. If one takes exception to a doctrine or teaching, then discuss that with out pointing fingers or naming names. This is a dangerous and unprofitable practice. Romans 14:4 Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. Matt.7:1; Luke 6:37, Romans 14:13, James 5:9 all speak about not judging another person. Mark 9:38-40 Dire Warnings 38 John said to Him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us." 39 But Jesus said, "Do not hinder him, for there is no one who will perform a miracle in My name, and be able soon afterward to speak evil of Me. 40 For he who is not against us is for us. Even if someone does that which is wrong, love covers a multitude of sins according to 1 Peter 4:8. THis means we out of love do not gossip or verbally attack another. We pray for them and if they are in our sphere of influence we restore such a one. To adhere to StudyBibleForum's intended purpose, please read the following before submitting a post: 1. This post is biblically based and whenever possible, I have included Bible references to support it. 2. This post is not intended as a personal attack on the authority of the Bible or on other users of this forum. 3. This post is not submitted as an effort to foster divisiveness, ill-will, dissension or other disruptions to this forum. 4. I have carefully proofread my post and believe it represents my best efforts. I do not believe that posts such as the one I am replying to adhere to these forum rules as it violate rules 1 and 3 copied above. As some like to say...speaking the truth in love, Bows44 |
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86 | gift of healing same as prayer of faith | 1 Cor 12:9 | Bows44 | 159723 | ||
Makarios, I have been following this discussion and would like to jump in with a few thoughts as this subject is very near and dear to my heart. You see, I minister in the Healing Rooms sponsored by my church. Every week people come to us from all over, even from out of state, to get prayer. I have seen many people touched by the power of God and healed in many ways...physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. We at the healing rooms constantly pray and study to become as proficient as Jesus. Sometimes people are healed instantly, sometimes they are healed by the next day, sometimes weeks later, sometimes through the hands of doctors and sometimes through what I consider the ultimate healing...stepping into the light of eternity. There are many reasons why some don't get healed as we expect, but that doesn't mean that Jesus doesn't heal today. I believe it is Jesus who does the healing through us. We are the body of Christ. It is his hands that touch the people through our's. We do not take any of the Glory for ourselves, but give it to God. There were some who Jesus didn't heal becasue of lack of faith. ( Matt. 13:58) Jesus did not heal everyone at the pool of Bethseda, only the one. Jesus certainly had the power. Why didn't he? Today we can't just go to hospitals and empty them out. I want to, but from speaking with my Pastor about it, I was informed of hospital rules. You can't just walk in and start praying for people. You have to be invited by the person or the person's family. Earlier you said something about Jesus healing, the apostles healing and the others who are mentined in the Bible as having a gift exclusive to themselves. You stated that today healing is wrought through the Holy Spirit. True, it is the Holy Spirit who heals and I believe it always has been. It is a gift of the Holy Spirit. Jesus after being baptised was full of the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:1), in Luke 9:1-2 the twelve were sent out on Jesus' Authority, same for the 70/72 sent out; after Jesus' resurrection he breathed on the disciples and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit." Many Old Testament characters were filled with the Spirit of God or the Spirit came on them to do mighty works. These scriptures tell me that it is the power of the Holy Spirit that heals and performs miracles. So everyone who is filled with the Holy Spirit and believes should be able to lay their hands on the sick and see them recover. The more I grow in my understanding of this principle, the greater the success rate I personally have. Why isn't everyone healed? Some don't believe, some don't really want to becasue to be healed would mean they would have to work again and only come for prayer on the insistance of family or friends, others are in sin and won't repent, still others are required first to do something like Naman the leaper who God required to bathe seven times in the Jordon, still others God wishes to bring healing through the hands of doctors for various reasons. These are just a few reasons, but none is because Jesus has stopped healing people. Hope this helps, Bows44 |
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87 | gift of healing same as prayer of faith | 1 Cor 12:9 | Bows44 | 159809 | ||
Greetings Makarios, I am an artist, but I have not painted any pictures in years. That doesn't mean I am no longer an artist. It just means I haven't used my talent in a few years. I admit the church as a whole is not showing forth the same healing powers that the Bible talks about, but that doesn't mean we don't have the powers. It just means most are not using them. Scripture does not support the discontinuation of healing. What we need to ask ourselves is why aren't we personally laying hands on the sick and seeing them recover, raising the dead, etc. Then seek to grow in those areas until we all come to the unity of faith and grow up into Jesus. If we are not yet perfected, that is not because God has stopped working on or in or through us. It just means we have more growing to do. You don't tell a baby that running is not for them because they have only learned to crawl. You give them time to learn and you encourage and them along the way. Let's give every Christian encouragement and help in growing up into Jesus and being and doing all that God desires for each of us to do. Be blessed and encouraged in your growing, Bows44 |
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88 | Beware "Another" | 2 Cor 11:4 | Bows44 | 156472 | ||
Hi Mark, Regarding your comment... We can't know his thoughts, or his heart, but as far as I can tell, his words are telling us that we need the Catholic Church to interpret the Bible for us. That is fully in line with other things the Catholic Church has said. What do you think? Am I all wet? I was getting something similiar, but I think it can be applied to any denomination. We must love the scriptures and grow in our faith through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Our church (or more accurately, the body of Christ) is there to help us learn the truth. We learn what our faith means/is by corporate teaching/preaching. In other words, we learn how to live the scriptures by hearing others teach/preach about it in Sunday School and church services. Since he referred to "consumer faith," I believe he is saying that we, as individuals, can't pick and choose what to believe as if we were shopping for groceries. We must study the scriptures and listen to all points of view or instruction from all true members of the body of Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal to us the truth. In this way, we grow in our faith and relationship with Jesus and others. Being as it was the Pope who said it, more than likely he means the Roman Catholic Church, but the concept can be applied to any denomination and the principle of not being able to individually pick and choose what to believe or not believe is valid. Truth is after all truth, no matter who teaches it. It is also true that we who have a relationship with Jesus, need to share with others who do not and attempt to win them to the Lord. Hope this helps, Bows44 |
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89 | Christ dwells in our hearts through fait | Eph 3:17 | Bows44 | 150334 | ||
Heb 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. James 1:6 But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. |
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90 | prophets for today | Eph 4:11 | Bows44 | 158949 | ||
Hi Greg, We know there are prophets today because the Bible says that the Holy Spirit gave some as prophets. Eph 4:11, 1 Cor 12:28 I Cor. 14:29-33 gives instruction on how to give a prophecy. I John 4:1 instructs us on what to do when we hear a prophecy. In Rev.19:10 it says that the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. There are many claiming to be prophets today. How do we know if they really are? Test the spirits. If what is prophesied: 1. lines up with scripture 2. exalts the name of Jesus 3. comes to pass 4. the first three are done consistantly over time, then one can conclude the person giving the prophecies is a prophet. I know of a few who meet the criteria, but there are many who do not. I know a lot of people who can prophecy (see Acts 2:17), but are not necessarily prophets. I John 4:1 can not be stressed enough. Test the spirits by comparing a prophecy against scripture. This is also important with what a teacher teaches. Even this that I am writing you should be tested against scripture by studying it for yourself. Hope this helps, Bows44 |
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91 | prophets for today | Eph 4:11 | Bows44 | 158958 | ||
Hi Bro. Tim, Good clarification of that point! Thanks, Bows44 |
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92 | HELP, Lord I'm calling out to you | Eph 5:23 | Bows44 | 157414 | ||
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93 | reconcile this scripture with suicide | Eph 5:29 | Bows44 | 155599 | ||
How is this scripture reconciled with the fact that many in this day and age do indeed hate themselves and destroy themselves through slow or quick suicide? If it is not applicable to ones own body, but those of their families (flesh of my flesh, bones of bone) then many are also killing their kids, brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, etc. through anger and hate. Is this a new evil that the writer of Ephesians had not witnessed or is there a deeper or different meaning to this verse that is not easily discerned or understood? | ||||||
94 | 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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95 | 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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96 | 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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97 | 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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98 | r armor-bearers n use today? | Eph 6:11 | Bows44 | 159266 | ||
Hi Damondash, When you heard that minister say he was going to make a follower an armor bearer, he was more than likely referring to spiritually. A spiritual armor bearer covers the person in prayer and helps them in the ministry. I know many traveling ministers who use spiritual armor bearers. The armor bearer travels with them and helps them with what ever is needed for the minister to discharge his duties, including (but not limited to) prayer cover before and during meetings, resource table sales, carrying luggage and ministry materials, making travel arrangements, and being a confidant. Armor bearers today can be referred to as assistants. Most ministers need assistants. Sometimes the person who fills that role is the spouse, other times it is a trusted friend or follower of the same gender as the minister. In this sense, Jesus had armor bearers or assistants. The disciples filled this role, especially Peter, James and John. They helped with different aspects of Jesus' ministry. One example is preparing the upper room for passover. Hope this helps, Bows44 |
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99 | Holding things loosely? | Phil 3:8 | Bows44 | 157376 | ||
Hi Pinkerton98, I couldn't find any scripture with this exact wording. However, Phil 3:8 speaks to the princible of being willing to count all things a loss that one may obtain Christ. Also, the story of the rich ruler found in Mark 10 and Luke 18 talks about holding onto riches instead of being willing to give them up to follow Jesus. In Acts 2:44 the early church was willing to hold all things in common. There are some things we are to hold onto tightly. Read Ps. 119:31, Phil. 2:16, I Cor 15:2; 16:13; I Thess. 5:21; II Thess. 2:15; I Tim. 1:19; 3:9 and Titus 1:9. Hope this helps, Bows44 |
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100 | Authority to Ask God for One's Needs | Phil 4:19 | Bows44 | 156178 | ||
Hi Kalos, I believe this is a valid statement based on Heb. 2:18 and Heb 4:15-17. The Lord's prayer in Matthew, specifically vs 11 - give us this day our daily bread - is an example of making request for needs to be met. Matthew 7:7 and James 4:2 also support this in my view. James 4:2 claims that when we seek for our needs and even desires to be met outside of God, then it is because we are lusting which results in sinful behavior, specifically murder. And even if we do ask with impure motives we won't get. [vs 3] So not only do we have this priviledge, God needs to be our source; the one we trust in for all that we need for we read in... 2 Peter 1:3 seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. This is probably not the only biblical support, but its a start. :-) Be blessed, Bows44 |
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