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81 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98953 | ||
Colin, first off thank you for the ‘sites’ and “instructions” that will save me “grief” :). I will check them out in the near future. The testimonies you have shared DO hit hard. You mentioned that you didn’t know how you would react if instructed to recant. I think you will find your answer and assurance in Luke 21:14. Years ago, in a foreign country, a team of us were doing street ministry. The crowd got uncontrollable. Suddenly I found myself surrounded by a gang of thugs. They didn’t speak English, and I could barely speak their language. I was wearing my billfold on a chain. (No. :) I wasn’t a biker). One of the men reached for my money and a few others reached for my arms. From within, the words “1 Peter 3:12” came forth. It was as though I had pulled out a gun. The entire circle raised their hands and backed away. Then they all ran in separate directions. Later, after checking out what 1 Peter 3:12 actually said, I burst out laughing. I couldn’t help it. For sure – take my word for it – those who trust in the Lord are safe – EVEN those whom are martyred. Your question, “Why does the god of the Koran so often swear by the moon and stars instead of by himself? is a great question. I hope I soon have an opportunity to ask it myself. Makes me wonder it that is why Muslim countries like Turkey, Tunisia, Pakistan and so many others have the moon and star(s) on their flag. Interesting. Thank you. Blessings, Taleb |
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82 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98952 | ||
EdB, I apologize for not acknowledging all of your previous “correct” assessments of Islam. It is brutal. It is hateful. It is wide-spread. Please forgive me, if you feel I wasn’t given you a “fair ear”. I DO appreciate ALL that you have shared on this topic (and, I would like to add, other topics as well). When I worked in the Middle East, the animosity between the Muslims reminded me of the same thing between the denominations of the Christian Churches, both world-wide and in neighborhoods. Egyptians hate Lebanese which hate Jordanians, which hate Libyans etc. etc. Lutherans "don't love" Baptists, Baptists "don't love" Pentecostals etc. etc. That said, I must add, it doesn’t take much to understand that to the “world at large”, Christianity, (remember Ireland?) Judaism and Hinduism seem brutal. And less we wrongly conclude that “it’s only the religious” who are brutal, we can’t forget the “godless” communists’ brutality against its own too. You mentioned that there are 10 Mosques in your city now. That tells me there are numerous Muslims in your “world”. I’m please to read that you acknowledge their need. In my area, the Muslims meet in a small house. Since 9-11, many Muslim (and other “religions”) students which would have come from around the globe – haven’t returned. EdB, why do you think my wife and I “choose” to go to the Middle East? We had always ministered to our neighbors in the south. The people in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador (during its civil war), and Honduras’ interior, welcomed us and the Gospel. In Luke 10, Jesus instructed His disciples to “ask the Lord of the harvest to send more laborers, because the harvest is rich, but the laborers are few.” In the Muslim world the laborers are where the fewest go. If the Muslim world (the 10-40 window) had the same ratio of “Christian workers”, as we experience here in the good ‘ol U.S.A., there would be 5,000,000 “workers” just for the Muslims. The actual numbers are rising, but are so far from efficient. And, just like many “Christians” are that by name only, so are Muslims. We need to reach those who are “radical as Paul was when he was Saul” and also those who merely want to get through this life and hope for the best in the next one. The later is the most of the Muslim world, in my assessment. This is just a thought, but, do you suppose the reason this country has had so many Muslims come here is because God knows they can easier find Him here than they could at home? That, because so many of us didn’t answer His call to go to them, or at least pray that others would go? That the Lord of the harvest merely said, “OK, because enough to get the job done right didn’t go into all the world, I’ll just bring all the world to you.” It’s a scary thought that even when they are right next door, we STILL might not do what He commands us to do. “Love thy neighbor as yourself comes to mind.” And the conviction - “practice what you ‘preach’, Taleb”, does also. Blessings, Taleb |
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83 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98899 | ||
Colin, that verse in 1 Cor. 2:2 was sort of brought up at staff meeting today. And in Philippians 3, where Paul counted ALL his "accomplishments before meeting Christ" as rubbish. He was a "Jew's Jew" - the top of the chain. Followed the letter of the law to the letter, dot and crossing of every "T". He longed to KNOW Christ by experience - and did. Muslims KNOW that for them to experience Christ is to experience anything from becoming ostracized, to being severely beaten, or killed. Arabs, are people oriented, as opposed to event. Bringing dishonor to one's family is a huge NO-NO. They, like Paul, choose to "count it all rubbish" to know Christ. It's well worth the price! Blessings, Taleb |
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84 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98898 | ||
EdB, you are so right – well, almost anyway. I hear what you are saying, and, basically, it’s true. One thing you don’t seem to see in what has happened throughout HIS-story, is it isn’t ONLY “you either become a follower of Allah or you become a slave or die”, it’s even worse. At the same time - it's exciting, the great things our God is doing amongst those HE WANTS to come unto Him. Remember the war between Iraq and Iran? Both are Muslim countries, where, during that outrageous war each side slaughtered the other under the “permission and sanction of Allah”. It reminds me of Joseph’s words in Genesis – sort of. What Satan meant for evil, God made good things happen as a result. Until that war, Iranians had NO reason to seek the face of the Lord our God. Mothers in Iran watched their sons being forced to march out for the purpose of being slaughtered. (Perhaps, you recall the horrific scenes depicted on TV every night, months on end.) The Iranians image of Islam was gravely and quickly questioned. The result. By the thousands, they received, accepted and believed the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini ruled, with an iron fist, THE MUSLIMS. The result? Many fled their country, and many have come richly into the saving grace of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus the Christ. I buy gas from such a “refugee.” One Iranian found Christ because there was no Mosque here, so she would go into a huge Baptist Church for her prayer time. You ought to listen to her talk about "how Jesus, God's Son delievered her from the bondage of Islam." Powerful lady. While in the Middle East I worked side by side with a Lebanese man. He had been a soldier fighting with and against other Lebanese citizens in Lebanon. The three “religions” The Shiites, the Sunnis, the “Christians” all fought the two other sides. My friend BECAME a follower of Jesus Christ after losing his leg during a battle with his fellow country-men. So, if you can hear what I am saying, Paul IS CORRECT. We, as believers, don’t fight against flesh and blood, but against the principalities and powers that “control” them. And, EdB, GOD is winning the battle. I, today, have personal friends working in Iraq, Philippines, Albania and Pakistan. These American friends, who have made their home in those countries, are personal friends of mine. I’m not talking about someone who passed out a “prayer card” in some mission service. I’m talking - sitting in my home, let’s eat, talk, pray, laugh, cry - friends. Please pray for them as they serve OUR God. One such set of friends returned from Pakistan to have a baby. Now that the baby is a few months old they are moving back - this time to Afghanistan to live and work. Blessings, Taleb |
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85 | jewish calander time line for 7 feasts. | Ex 12:2 | Taleb | 98868 | ||
zil4god, first of all you have to realize that the Jewish calendar has TWO calendars. There is the civil year, with which they just celebrated their “New Years Days” Rosh Hashanah (a 2 day celebration). The civil year starts with the month called Tishre, which is “our” September and October. On the third day of the New Year is TzomGadalyah (Fast of Gedaliah). 9This 1st month (Tishri) of the “civil year” is the 7th month of the sacred year. Actually, according to the Torah, the seventh month Nisan/Abib begins their sacred calendar.) Then comes Yom Kikkur (Day of Atonement) on the 10th day. Then comes Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) on the 15th through the 21st days is a harvest festival time. Then comes Shemini Atzeret on the 22nd day. Then comes Simhat Torah on the 23rd day. Kislev is their 3rd month of the civil year. Sometimes it has 30 days in it and sometimes they have only 29 days. It is their 9th month of their sacred calendar. This coincides with our Nov and Dec. Hanakkah (which lasts for 8 days) is on the 25th of Kislev. The story of “why” etc. can be found in the books of Maccabees. Purim – the festive festival is in the Jew’s month of Adar – Tannit Ester (Feast of Easter) is the 13th and 14th day. The Pesah (Passover) – A Jewish Celebration of Liberation – is celebrated next. Nisan 15th to 22nd, Nisan takes in the last of March and first of our April. Sivan – the Feast of Weeks – is celebrated on the 6th and 7th day of Sivan (between our May and June. Blessings, Taleb |
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86 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98670 | ||
Greetings, EdB. Good question. It’s rather difficult to answer some questions when the questioner limits the question to a few words, but I’ll take a stab at it nonetheless. Forgive me if I am “assuming” you already have an answer in mind. But, as I stated already under this “topic”, the Quran contradicts itself over and over. I’ll quote the Quran to answer your question. I have chosen Surah 9:29: “Fight against such of those who have been given the Scripture as believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, and forbid not that Allah have forbidden by His messenger, and follow not the religion of truth, …” Let me interrupt myself here for a moment. EdB, does this portion of Quran sound like what you are asking about? Assuming that it does, I will continue with what the Quran says should be done to those that will not accept Islam. Continuing in that same “verse” where I left off – “…until they pay the tribute readily, being brought low.” This is what the Muslims did to the Christians, the Jews and the Persians (until Iran converted) – tax them. They would kill some to gain control – than TAX them heavily in oppression. My, it sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Israel does that same thing to the Palestinians today. And it is very similar to what took place in the “Old Testament days.” One would think that the Lord would grow weary of the same old same old throughout HIS-story. Anyway, EdB, I trust this short answer to your question helps you and others understand. Blessings, Taleb P.S. Perhaps if we joined in and sang the Arab Christians' song of peace, peace would finally come. "'Salam salam li sha'b el rab fi kulli makan."(Their cry is my cry - "Peace, Peace to God's people everywhere.") |
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87 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98540 | ||
Colin, thank you for your kind words of encouragement. My "personal profile" will answer your question about whether or not I was ever a Muslim. "Taleb" is Arabic, but.... Your friend and teacher, Hugh Harris, IS correct. The Koran is VERY confusing. Actually, it is so confusing, MOST Muslims never understand it, and therefore they don’t notice its contradictions. I’ve met many Muslims who have memorized it, and they don’t know what it REALLY says. If I may, in an earlier post you mentioned Mohammad as the Muslim’s god. Years ago, I also made such a statement. I was firmly corrected. He isn’t “their god”. Many of the Christians in the U.S.A. misunderstand too much about the Muslims. They see them on TV throwing rocks and blowing themselves up, and erroneously “think” they are all like that. Years ago I attended a Muslim Awareness Seminar, when my wife and I first felt a call to the Middle East. The speaker was a missionary in a strict Muslim country. He shared about how one in five people in the world, (at that time in the early 80”s) were Muslim. One in five of the Muslims were Arabs. An older couple listened to this speaker explaining the “Eastern mentality” and how it differs so drastically from our “Western mentality”. After a number of minutes, this old man raised his hand. “When are you going to tell us about the terrorists?” The speaker asked, “Terrorists? Do you actually believe that all Muslims are terrorists?” The old man nodded and stated, “Well, of course their terrorists, Their Arab Muslims, ain’t they?” The speaker said something which I will never forget. He stated, “White equals Christian equals Ku Klux Klan, right?” “Of course not.” “Than, neither does Arab equal Muslim equal terrorists.” As far as “who they pray to” goes, it is the same the world around. God, Himself, declared, “Call unto ME and I will answer YOU.” When one “calls” unto God, like many Muslims have in their search for HIM – He responds. HE knows their heart, their intent. Remember the two men praying, where one asked for mercy and the other thanked “god” for not making him like the man crying for mercy? God responded to the one, not the other. I would dare to proclaim they were both “Jews”. Colin, I appreciated your comment: “As to whether someone is near or far from belief in Jesus, who can know? My leap of faith seemed short at the moment of truth; in hindsight, however, and given my history, it looks like a long shot.” Great answer to my question. Great! Now when you or I met someone somewhere, we can both take your words to heart. Jesus knows how far or near that person is to Him. Let’s do what we can to draw them even closer. If you please, which forum have you found the Muslims “talking”? I would like to “discuss” our Savior with them too. :) Blessings, Taleb |
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88 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98506 | ||
Colin, excuse me, but you too are so close - yet so far away. There ARE numerous places in the Quran which specifically support the fact that Jesus DID die. (Surah 2:87; 3:55; 4:157,158; 19:33; 5:116:117) By recognizing what the Quran DOES say, AND acknowledging the fact that it DOES contradict itself continually, makes it easier to point out those numerous places where it DOES AGREE with Scripture. Like in Surah 19:33-34: “Peace on me the day I was born, and the day I die, and the day I shall be raised alive! Such WAS Jesus, son of Mary, (this is) a statement of the truth concerning which they doubt.” And as far as "Muhammad curses believers in Jesus" – actually very often the Quran tells its readers to follow the Gospel’s teaching. For example: Surah 5:72 – O people of the Book (these are what he called “believers in Jesus”), ye have no ground to stand on until you observe the Taurat (Old Testament) and the Ingil (Gospels) and that which hath been sent down to you from your Lord”. In Surah 4:49-50 it states in effect, that the Gospels confirm the Old Testament and that those who don’t follow Scriptures are going to be judged by God. (I agree with both of these portions, don't you?) Knowing that Muslims attempt to cancel those verses using the excuse, "The Bible has been corrupted because it doesn’t agree with the Quran”, one can ask when, how, where it was corrupted. Asking them about the Arabs who found the manuscripts (Red Sea Scrolls) that predate the Quran and confirm the Scriptures is a good follow-up. Later, when they "see the light" they quickly and easily understand that it is the Quran that is filled "with errors". But in the mean time ... And I have read those “writings” explaining what the Quran says (when it doesn’t) or doesn’t say (when it really does). Understanding these simple truths help Muslims see the truth for themselves. Asking questions that lead, as Jesus did, makes it important not to merely make a statement "off the cuff". They don’t believe God had need of a son. Yet, they admit that Jesus didn’t have any "earthly" father, and unlike Adam, Jesus did have a mother. They believe Mary, as a virgin, gave birth to Jesus. They believe that Jesus remained perfect and sinless. They believe everyone else, including Muhammad, sinned. They believe that Jesus raised the dead, healed the blind, etc. They acknowledge that Muhammad never did. They believe it is Jesus who is coming back to judge the living and the dead. They believe soooooo much more truth than even some "Christians" do, contary to what the "NEWS" would depict. Colin, have you ever talked with a former Muslim who now follows Christ? Have you ever heard the prayers, seen the excitement or watched the enthusiasm as they share what great things Jesus has done in them, with them and for them? Have you ever read the 99 names or characteristics of God, according to a Muslim. The names themselves gives us 99 “door-openers”. The First. The Last. The King. The Friend. The Physician. The All-Loving. The Lord of Glory and Honor. The Avenger. The Provider. The Merciful. The Forgiver. The Just. The Judge. The Giver of Strength. The Light. The Guide. Acknowledging these attributes as those of my God, gives me an avenue to "talk truth" with them. Using ONLY the Quran, Muslims have understood and believed the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. They, by pointing out those hidden verses in the Quran, understand exactly HOW God can have a Son, offer Him up for a sin offering. That is why I stated what I did about being sooooo close. Yes, Praise His Holy Name – they are fast coming into the knowledge of the truth, just as His precious Word promises they will. Before someone tries to point out all the errors of the Quran - I KNOW! I KNOW! Contrary to Islam being a "peaceful" religion, the Quran is filled with promoting violence (much like the Old Testament). But like us (you and me), MOST Muslims love family, peace, quiet, and their God. Now, BEFORE you became a believer, were you as NEAR to the truth as many Muslims are today, or as far away as some would hope all Muslims should stay forever? Blessings, Taleb |
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89 | Resurrection Witnesses: Seeing Things? | Luke 24:16 | Taleb | 98461 | ||
Hank, the Muslims claim that the disciples "were seeing things" explains away what they really saw. Often, like the Jews, Muslim use a Bible verse to "prove" their point. Remember the story of the two on the road to Emmaus, after Jesus arose from His grave? "...but they didn't recognize Jesus" If I told you that I saw someone who had died, and I talked with him and then he suddenly disappeared - Or that a group of us were standing in a room and the door was locked and all of a sudden someone from whose funeral we just came, walked through the wall ... Well, wouldn't you draw the same conclusions as the Muslims claim about the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ? _ "You must have imagined it" "How much did YOU have to drink tonight?" While, as believers in the bloody, cruel death of our Lord on that wretched cross, and of His victorous resurrection from the cold grave, we can not, and do not condone such logic, we must understand how Satan can whisper such untruths into their minds. Blessings, Taleb |
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90 | Very Literal Translation Anyone? | Jer 33:3 | Taleb | 98458 | ||
"Call to me and I will answer you and will tell you great and inscrutable things you do not know them." is from my Hebrew English Interlinear. This seems to follow the train of thought that the various translations I have in my library proclaim. I probably didn't help much, but... you can always re-ask. :) Taleb |
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91 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98455 | ||
Hank, Muslims are taught in their Quran Surah 4:157, "And for their saying we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, Son of Mary, the messenger of God: they killed him not nor did they crucify him but they thought they did." Muhammad believed it was inconceivable to him that a prophet of God could undergo such a death as crucifixion. Most Muslim scholars teach that it was not Christ on that cross, it was someone who looked at lot like him. They acknowledge that Chrsit died, he is in heaven, and is expected to return shortly before the judgement. Actually, they believe Jesus to be the "word of God" according to their verse Surah 4:171. They are sooooooo close to truth, but also soooooooo far away too. Taleb. |
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92 | Suggestions for Bible study programs. | Bible general Archive 2 | Taleb | 98386 | ||
Thanks you for the tip. I tried the "www.esword.net" and discovered it was Korean something or other. I hit on Google for "Bible Study" and, low and behold, it showed up under "e-Sword". Now I will have more study "material" available without cramming more books into my wall to ceiling all the way around the house, with all the extra hundreds of volumns stacked on the floor. And I'm talking literally. :) Taleb. I've always wanted an "orginal Noah Webster's" - now I am able to have one. Thanks to you! |
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93 | What does God say about execution | 1 Tim 1:9 | Taleb | 98202 | ||
Romans 13:4 comes to mind: "But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for God's servant does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil" Taleb |
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94 | Why does Israel use occult symbolism? | 1 Kin 11:6 | Taleb | 98201 | ||
TommyS - yes. It is one word for student. I picked it up in the Middle East shortly after I rented an apartment, when a Muslim neighbor asked me why I was there. I was there on a student visa, with the express purpose of witnessing to the Muslims. I told him I was a student and he whispered "Taleb" to his wife. Later, I asked a friend what "Taleb" really meant. I was curious whether it meant "Jerk" or something similiar. :) Taleb |
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95 | Why does Israel use occult symbolism? | 1 Kin 11:6 | Taleb | 98126 | ||
TommyS, according to my Universal Jewish Encyclopedia, the six-pointed star used by today’s Israel IS the exact same one used in Byzantine magic texts. One quote from page 507 of that same encyclopedia reads: “It is only in Jewish sources that the interlaced triangles are called ‘Shield of David’, as non-Jewish sources call the symbol the ‘Seal of Solomon.’” Solomon “adopted” it from the Egyptians, as his own occult symbol, when Solomon slid into idolatry and built an altar for Ashteroth (star). Israel Singer’s “Jewish Encyclopedia” page 458 connects Israel’s six-pointed star with the Cabala – satanic rituals and practices. “It stands to reason that the secrets of the theurgic Cabala are not lightly divulged; and yet the Testament of Solomon recently brought to light the whole system of conjuration of angels and demons by which the evil spirits were exorcised; even the magic sign or seal of King Solomon, known to the medieval Jew as the Magen David has been resurrected.” The “Jewish 44 Almanac” explains it has only been since the tenth through the fourteenth centuries that the Seal of Solomon (six-pointed star of Israel) began appearing in Jewish magical texts. Interestingly, the Rothschild family adopted that “symbol” as their coat of arms in 1822. So, while some might claim it is “innocent” – it isn’t innocent at all. No more innocent than reading one’s HORRORscope to see whether or not one should do whatever or not. To quote Julius Lester, a convert to Judaism –“They are many nationalities and tongues-atheists, agnostic, and some who practice Zen meditation and chant Buddhist mantras and sing Hindu hymns. Yet they are Jews. That is what is so confusing to others about being Jewish. It is NOT (caps mine) a belief system or even subscribing to a particular religious practice. It is belonging to a people, not only those living but also those who are not.” Sad, isn’t it. So many claim God favors such as His chosen people. But His Word declares just the opposite. Taleb |
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96 | The second coming of Jesus | Bible general Archive 2 | Taleb | 96356 | ||
SUEDE, your posting in which you quoted Dairy Leader, “…what is a generation to God , its not stated in the scriptures…” and then added your comment: “Doesn’t have to be. Jesus is talking to his mortal disciples at the Olivet Discourse. It is HE that is telling THEM that a generation wouldn’t pass til He came back.” If I may, allow me to add some meat to your argument. You are correct in your conclusion about the fulfillment of Jesus’ words. But Scripture DOES state what He meant by generation. Throughout Scripture, a generation is 40 years. How long did the Israelites wander in the wilderness? One generation. Time for all the second generation to take the place of the first – 40 years. How long after Jesus uttered those words to His disciples about “this generation”? 40 years. Some, to fit their misconstrued doctrine, attempt to change the meaning of that word, in the verse we are referring to, to mean “race”. No where in Scripture is that same word used as even a concept of “race”. It is only used as Jesus meant it to be. Matthew 1:17 uses the same word. If the word translated generation really meant “race” (and, of course it doesn’t), that could only mean that there were 14 “races” from Abraham to David, 14 more between David to the exile, and 14 more races between the exile and Christ. Appreciate your Scripturally-based comments. Keep ‘em rolling. Taleb |
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97 | Who killed Adonijah IKings 2 | 1 Kin 2:25 | Taleb | 80975 | ||
Because Adonijah asked for wanted Bathsheba, Solomon's momma, for a wife, it posed a threat to Soloman's throne. Solomon had Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, go and kill him and later he also killed Joab. | ||||||
98 | 2 Corinthians- What is 'suffering' | 2 Cor 1:5 | Taleb | 80967 | ||
Good point, when you state, if I believe Scripture confirms my belief. It DOES confirm it – over and over and over - which is WHY I believe it. God's Word is what “taught” me. Too many have tried to "teach" me the erroneous concept that God has nothing to do with sickness, and that ALL sickness is of and only from satan. Realizing that Scripture “translates” Scripture, I can’t find any Scriptures that back up their doctrine about satan being the source of sickness. I, and my wife, have been healed numerous times over the years. I have prayed for people to be healed, and they have been healed. Feeling a check in my spirit, there have been times when I have NOT prayed for someone’s healing too. I am seldom sick, but when I am sick, it has always been for my benefit. And that verse you quoted in a previous posting fits. ALL things DO work together for good. ALL THINGS includes NOT just perfect health, but it includes sickness too. And it is so true. You mentioned that “Jesus could do no great works there because of unbelief.” Interesting, (that word “there”) because "there" doesn’t “necessarily” include anywhere except “there” wherever “there” happened to be. In other places, Jesus was very “selective” with His healing. The man at the pool couldn’t get in when the angel stirred the water because someone else always beat him into the pool. Every ailing person around that pool had “the faith” to be healed when the angel stirred the water. Only one at a time got healed, until that angel came back later to stir the water again. YET JESUS ONLY HEALED that one (who knows how many others missed their turn) who wasn’t able to get in fast enough. If God expects ALL with faith to receive “their healing”, why didn’t as many as could get into the pool receive healing? For that matter, why didn’t Jesus tell everyone, “You are all healed, go on home”? It is obvious they ALL had the faith - because they were "there" TO BE HEALED. How many times did Jesus walk by the man who was healed by Peter in Acts 3? That man had been placed there daily for years. And how come Peter didn’t heal him the day, week, or month before? It says they went there everyday to pray. And it says the man was laid there every day. There are soooooooooooo many other examples that cancel the doctrine of “perfect health” for all. Jesus even said in effect, "Doctors are for the sick." If sickness is NOT of God. Neither are doctors. Respectfully, Taleb |
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99 | 2 Corinthians- What is 'suffering' | 2 Cor 1:5 | Taleb | 80905 | ||
Graceful, I have been following this posting. It reminds me of one of many Scriptures Exodus 4:11 "And Yahweh saith unto him, ‘Who appointed a mouth for man? or who appointeth the dumb, or deaf, or open, or blind? is it not I, Yahweh? Who GAVE Moses’ sister and brother leprosy? Read Deuteronomy 28:15-68 to learn what the God, who changes not, "promises" to do to and with His people. How does this fit in with what you are in effect saying about God's desire to always healing all, all the time? The last time I heard someone expressing such a concept against one of many of God’s “means” of dealing with “His people” was in a poor country years ago. Some of the team got diarrhea. The team prayed for them and some were “healed” and others weren’t. ONE team member boldly proclaimed to the “unhealed” ones that their faith was too weak. Later, that “judgmental” team member, along with another couple, and my wife and I, were teamed up together in the poorest of sections. It was hot, we were sweaty, tired and thirsty. And our water bottles were empty. When we approached a shack of broken bamboo, an old woman, warmly invited us inside. She kindly offered us each a glass of water from her rusty water bucket. Her toothless grin was as genuine and radiant as any angel’s could be. Mark 9:41 rushed through my mind. It promises "whoever gives you a cup of water to drink, on the ground you belong to Christ, I tell you, will certainly not fail to be repaid". We could see the “floaties” in our dingy glasses. Four of us drank the water, knowing and believing another promise, “nothing shall by any means harm you.” Only the team member, whom had “judged” the sick, refused to drink any water, whispering, “Don’t tempt the Lord your God.” That night, that team member thought surely death was calling. Both ends flowed. Never, in all my days of being a missionary, have I ever witnessed anyone AS sick. As a team we prayed for a quick recovery. But the sickness lingered for the remainder of our tour. The only other time I have witnessed such a happening was in Bible College where someone wasn’t “healed” from a sore throat. The “judge” proclaimed that same argument, “where’s your faith.” That judge was, to my knowledge never able to father children. The judge, a man of 21, soon had a severe case of mumps … we could never figure how an enclosed environment, such as that college was, “attracted” that one case of mumps, but … Please. Graceful, be careful with your words. If you were to ask my team member if God “allowed sickness TO teach" – the answer would be shouted from the house tops. YES! He loves us THAT MUCH. Respectfully, Taleb |
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100 | Help on the 69th, 70th Week of Daniel | Dan 9:24 | Taleb | 80071 | ||
Amber, just to add a necessary footnote. The erroneous concept about the Jews returning to their “homeland” also is unfounded. EVERY “returning” was written before they already returned. Jesus NEVER said they would come back. None of His disciples said they would come back after the Gentiles drove them out. Nowhere does Scripture say they will return after that final destruction of their nation and their society. EVERY single “promise” of their “future” return had already taken place BEFORE Jesus prophesied their fleeing, which happened in A.D. 70. The Jewish members of my family will tell you the same things, because they also know what the Old and New Testaments say about this topic. Respectfully, Taleb |
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