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81 | The Blind leading the blind | Mark 8:18 | Wild Olive Shoot | 210802 | ||
Dear Dave, It was how it was intended, not wrong in and of itself. There is nothing wrong with washing your hands before you eat. We all know the benefits of doing so, from nothing else, a health standpoint. But Jesus here focused on why the Pharisee’s pointed this out to begin with and contemptuously at that. You understand that hand washing was not a Law of God, but of the elders? The Pharisee were transgressing the Law of God by their tradition by not honoring their parents but making no mention of it yet had the gull to accuse the disciples of breaking a law, of man, because of their unwashed hands and eating common bread. Do you not see the hypocrisy in that? “Those who charge guilt upon others for transgressing the commandments of men, many times bring greater guilt upon themselves, by transgressing the law of God against rash judging.” – Matthew Henry Stand in His grace, WOS |
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82 | The Blind leading the blind | Mark 8:18 | Wild Olive Shoot | 210789 | ||
Dear Dave, Can I ask you to follow up on your statements? What is it you believe about the washing of hands? Secondly, can you elaborate on your statement that the death penalty has been abandoned? I do not want to debate either one, just trying to understand your point of view regarding Scripture and these statements. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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83 | Why did Moses' send his wife to Midian | Ex 4:25 | Wild Olive Shoot | 210788 | ||
Keliy, You’re in good company with your thoughts on this. But it is speculation. Maybe to help in the future, you could emphasize that what you have posted is speculative. There is a reason the scripture is there, sometimes we just don’t know the answer in full because it is not revealed to us. But it does appear that a good and trusted commentator thought along the same lines as what you have posted. Make sure you see note 3 below. “The release of Moses thereupon: So he let him go; the distemper went off, the destroying angel withdrew, and all was well: only Zipporah cannot forget the fright she was in, but will unreasonably call Moses a bloody husband, because he obliged her to circumcise the child; and, upon this occasion (it is probable), he sent them back to his father-in-law, that they might not create him any further uneasiness. Note, (1.) When we return to God in a way of duty he will return to us in a way of mercy; take away the cause, and the effect will cease. (2.) We must resolve to bear it patiently, if our zeal for God and his institutions be misinterpreted and discouraged by some that should understand themselves, and us, and their duty, better, as David's zeal was misinterpreted by Michal; but if this be to be vile, if this be to be bloody, we must be yet more so. (3.) When we have any special service to do for God we should remove as far from us as we can that which is likely to be our hindrance. Let the dead bury their dead, but follow thou me.” – Matthew Henry Stand in His grace, WOS |
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84 | The Emerging Church, is it Biblical? | 1 Cor 9:19 | Wild Olive Shoot | 210415 | ||
Hi Brad, I am far from being well versed with this movement. But what little I have read, it always seems to stress open-mindedness and the fact that this is needed in order to seemingly purpose a radical change within the church to make it effective in the present day. The wording is interesting in that it seems to say to make it effective rather than more effective, as if the church has no effect at all as it is currently standing. Personally, I think the Gospel message and the work of the Holy Spirit is effective in any day and age. We just like to put ourselves in the way sometimes and concoct all sorts of new age or postmodern ideas that make us feel more useful to ourselves really, rather than the Lord we serve. I’m reposting an excerpt of something I shared here not too long ago that struck me. It was actually dealing with religious pluralism but the excerpt hits on the dangers of a Christian being open-minded, at least in how it is viewed currently concerning Christ’s Church. “Our enemy’s supreme deception is in his attempt to convince us that he doesn’t exist. Toward that end, he has launched his assault against us with every weapon in his carefully fashioned arsenal. Perhaps his greatest success is in persuading us that being open-minded is a good thing. For it is precisely when we accept the notion that open-mindedness is a Christian virtue that we fall into the same devilish trap by which our first parents were ensnared. Once our minds are open to open-mindedness, all ideas, no matter how absurd, can come and go as they please — with our sanction. We thus become headless and brainless philosophers who just want to get along. One such philosopher and self-proclaimed theologian has written: “So I believe we have radically to rethink our understanding of the place of Christianity in the global religious picture. And we have to face the fact that it is one path amongst others, and then reform our belief-system to be compatible with this. This is the big new challenge that theologians and church leaders have yet to face. We have to become consciously what are called religious pluralists.” This is the mantra of religious pluralists: Liberate your mind, lose your faith, and feel the love.” - Burk Parsons http://www.ligonier.org/tabletalk/2008/6/1065_Dont_Be_So_Open-minded The fact of the matter, to me anyhow, is that we are secure in Christ. We are called by Him to take the gospel message to the world. Not a message that we feel is relevant today, but His message. We must decrease and He must increase. Relevant to what I know of this movement, it seems to want to change, if not the message itself, they way it is presented and from a perspective that there are no absolutes. My question is this; how do I myself present the gospel if in it I find no absolutes? That makes it a difficult task. I get the feeling that it was the emerging church is attempting to do. That’s my take on it for now. Don’t know if it adds much to the conversation but it is the only perspective I can somewhat speak to at this point with what little I know. If they truly want to emulate Christ, they’ll preach the Gospel as it is, undiluted and uncompromised. By engaging not in absolutes and being open-minded, they do more harm than good. 1Thesollonians 1:5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. 1Peter 1:25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. It is the world that is undoubtedly changing. It is the world that must conform to the gospel, not the other way around. Our lights aren’t shining brightly if we agree to compromise the truth and effectiveness of the Word of God in an exchange for a more “worldly” church. God’s Word is forever relevant. Stand in His Grace, WOS |
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85 | was the ten commandments done away with | Matt 22:40 | Wild Olive Shoot | 210055 | ||
Dear Written, The Lord's Day was observed long before Constantine. Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Acts 2:46-47 Stand in His grace, WOS |
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86 | difference of wisdom and understanding | 1 Kin 3:28 | Wild Olive Shoot | 209905 | ||
Dear KaseyZeng, Wisdom seems to be the ability to discern truth, qualities and relationships and to express things clearly to others. Knowledge, or understanding, seems to be the ability to comprehend those things clearly. They are given by the same Spirit. 1Corinthians 12:8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; I like how the Amplified version has this verse: 1 Corinthians 12:8 To one is given in and through the [Holy] Spirit [the power to speak] a message of wisdom, and to another [the power to express] a word of knowledge and understanding according to the same [Holy] Spirit; Stand in His grace, WOS |
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87 | Can we live life without sinning? | Rom 6:12 | Wild Olive Shoot | 209716 | ||
Dear lookn, Since you have looked into the info provided it would be nice if you would then answer the many questions and concerns that have been raised. I wish you would share your knowledge regarding the concerns in stead of ignoring or dodging the questions and concerns that were raised. You’ve taken up a very strong defensive posture but have offered nothing in defense of your position other than claiming we shouldn’t be criticizing what we don’t know. So, I’m willing to do this for you lookn… You answer the concerns raised by the good people of the forum regarding Finney’s theology, specifically those questioning his denial of justification by faith and original sin, and I’ll take time to read up on Finney. Would that help? Will you then take what you are defending and hold it up to Scripture to see if it stands? If you are not willing to do that, then we have reached an impasse and I suggest we just simply let the subject silently fade into the archives of the forum. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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88 | Can we live life without sinning? | Rom 6:12 | Wild Olive Shoot | 209643 | ||
Simply... Because of the fine people that have been telling you otherwise. I've studied with some of these folks for a couple of years now. They are intelligently thorough and very sound in doctrine. They have a love of God's word that seems to be infrequent these days. I know you don't know them as well as I do, but if you did, you would seriously consider looking into the information they have provided. They are truly trying to help. It is to your benefit to take some of the things that have been pointed out and hold them against scripture. 2Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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89 | confused about Noahs son | Gen 9:22 | Wild Olive Shoot | 209624 | ||
Okay, last response and then maybe we should move on to bigger and better subjects. Did Ham uncover his father's nakedness, or simply see it? Stand in His grace and welcome to the forum, WOS |
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90 | confused about Noahs son | Gen 9:22 | Wild Olive Shoot | 209622 | ||
Yes I did. And I understand that you see it meaning the father’s wife's nakedness as well. Understandable. However, this is a different circumstance, different occasion and different happening. What you refer to in Leviticus refers to incest. Nothing of the sort is actually stated or implied by the scripture reference in Genesis. Noah was simply in a drunken state, unawake and unaware of his exposed self. By implying that some sort of incest or sexual act had taken place, you would be hard pressed to reconcile how his other two sons reacted and be purely speculative. Genesis 9:23 And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father's nakedness. Noah was simply uncovered in his tent as Genesis 9:21 states. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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91 | confused about Noahs son | Gen 9:22 | Wild Olive Shoot | 209620 | ||
No rick. Scripture is pretty clear. But just in case you missed the scripture with this post, here it is again. Genesis 9:22 And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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92 | Complete Corruption of Human Nature | Job 15:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 209589 | ||
Amen Doc, And so we should pray and plead with our Lord: Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. ““Create.” What! has sin so destroyed us, that the Creator must be called in again? What ruin then doth evil work among mankind! “Create in me.” I, in outward fabric, still exist; but I am empty, desert, void. Come, then, and let thy power be seen in a new creation within my old fallen self. Thou didst make a man in the world at first; Lord, make a new man in me! “A clean heart.” In the seventh verse he asked to be clean; now he seeks a heart suitable to that cleanliness; but he does not say, “Make my old heart clean;” he is too experienced in the hopelessness of the old nature. He would have the old man buried as a dead thing, and a new creation brought in to fill its place. None but God can create either a new heart or a new earth. Salvation is a marvellous display of supreme power; the work in us as much as that for us is wholly of Omnipotence. The affections must be rectified first, or all our nature will go amiss. The heart is the rudder of the soul, and till the Lord take it in hand we steer in a false and foul way. O Lord, thou who didst once make me, be pleased to new make me, and in my most secret parts renew me. “Renew a right spirit within me.” It was there once, Lord, put it there again. The law on my heart has become like an inscription hard to read: new write it, gracious Maker. Remove the evil as I have entreated thee; but, O replace it with good, lest into my swept, empty, and garnished heart, from which the devil has gone out for awhile, seven other spirits more wicked than the first should enter and dwell. The two sentences make a complete prayer. “Create” what is not there at all; “renew” that which is there, but in a sadly feeble state.” – C.H. Spurgeon Stand in His grace, WOS |
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93 | Can we live life without sinning? | Rom 6:12 | Wild Olive Shoot | 209571 | ||
Dear Lookn, I see you are taking some heat concerning Finney and simply from what I’ve read hear on the forum, it is probably rightly so. I’m in know way familiar with Finney, so I would simply like to comment two specific things I’ve read throughout the thread. Some very good points have been brought to light concerning Finney and his theology to which, and I could have missed it, you haven’t addressed. Those being that he has denied justification by faith and original sin. If he has done that lookin, his theology can in no manner be sound as these are essential doctrines to the Christian faith. Romans 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Galatians 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: Romans 5:19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. The other point I would like to make: You have now stated numerous times something to the effect that God raised up Finney or rather used him to bring many people to Christ, I’m paraphrasing. However I would like to caution you not to confuse God using a person in error with God using the effects of the person in error. Simply, there is a vast difference. I think to emphasize the point with a more contemporary example, look at Jose Luis de Jesus Miranda. According to accounts, this lunatic speaks to followers in 35 different nations while claiming to be the embodiment of both Jesus and the antichrist. He’s brought many people to Christ? He brought many people falsely or wrongly or to no Christ at all. Not meaning to compare this guy with Finney, only the example in maybe a strange sort of way. But God, being the God He is, isn’t using this man, I don’t believe, to bring people to Christ, but He can surely use the cause and effects to accomplish what He desires. Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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94 | God Punished New Orleans with Katrina | Bible general Archive 4 | Wild Olive Shoot | 209364 | ||
Val, My questions were not meant to crucify you as you say. They were serious questions raised by your post. Please do not take them any other way. I’ve read many of your posts sister and you seem very well versed in Scripture and your dedication to the study of the Word is obvious, something you should be commended for. I’ll even admit, you are probably better read than I am, as I’m actively trying to learn more and more all the time. I was simply trying to drive home a point considering why disasters befall us and how important it is for us to look at them for what they are, and how it is supported with Scripture. I think the most important point to look at is that we know not when our so called number is up and we better be standing in God’s grace when that happens. For if we are not… You didn’t upset me this is just an issue I feel strongly about. Our sins have been paid for in full. Katrina, well that storm did nothing for me, directly, except to sadden me for those who suffered and lost and once again to bring to light just how thankful I’m God called me when He did. He’s perfect in everything He does, is He not? I’m not going to elaborate any further concerning this post as I think there are others who have stressed it should end for the reasons noted, as you have, and that is probably best. Please don’t think I’m out to get you Val. Far from it. You help to keep me thinking and digging into scripture and I thank you for that, I truly do. I hope that I at times do the same for you. That’s my aim after all and I know that is yours too. If I have poorly communicated my thoughts, it is me that should be apologizing to you. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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95 | God Punished New Orleans with Katrina | Bible general Archive 4 | Wild Olive Shoot | 209309 | ||
That’s a rather harsh judgment sister, for you to cast upon the people of that region, not necessarily supported by anything specific. Your reference to scripture is vast and raises questions if I may put just a few of them forth here? Was Katrina a punishment or a warning? If punishment and delivered by the hand of God, what were the warnings? Since you believe Katrina was God acting upon New Orleans, would you please elaborate on how you have arrived at that conclusion, specifics? To say God sent Katrina to New Orleans as a punishment for sin kind of detracts from the fact that Christ already died for our sins does is not? In your affirmation that Katrina was delivered by God, you seem very much akin to Job’s friends and their thinking. In our fallen world, the saved and secure do die terrible deaths, sometimes due to tragedies out of the blue and unexplainable. Are all catastrophes to be considered divine judgment? You closed your post with the following: “I do not have to fear because the Lord has promised that He will never leave me nor forsake me. In all circumstances I am to trust and obey Him”. That does not keep travesty from falling upon the innocent for whatever reason God determines. As was pointed out in this thread, Luke 13 1-5: demonstrates that rather well. The entire book of Job demonstrates that. I feel the same as you do sister, He will never forsake me, that doesn’t eliminate the fact that tomorrow a tornado can fall upon me and take me out. That doesn’t eliminate the fact that a deer can run in front of my vehicle while I’m driving causing me to veer from the roadside to a horrible death in a ditch somewhere. What it leaves us with is that the time to seek God’s grace is now for tomorrow may be too late. In His grace we are secure, in His Son we are secure and that eternally. That doesn’t equate to everything being peachy while we are here. Katrina happened, most recently Ike happened. I personally know many devastated by Ike. I would not dare judge them because I just don’t know. Do you? What I would do is assure them that the travesty was surely allowed by God, because He is sovereign and that is undeniable, but to claim it was a warning or judgment, well I’m just not that sure and would actually need a whole bunch of convincing to actually believe that. Romans 2:1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. We all need the grace of God. None of us are above that. For what ever reason God allows any specific tragedy, He allows it. As Christians, we’ll suffer loss, and some will suffer greatly. We suffer for Christ or simply because of what this fallen world throws upon us. But these shouldn’t be considered judgments should they? God of course uses such to strengthen us, but… I find the fact that after calamitous tragedies of this sort that there is such a mass returning to God, simply in the fact that people are searching for answers, very intriguing. But to say God has judged New Orleans, I’m not so sure about that. Just some questions and thoughts your post raised. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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96 | how did jesus teach disciples about | Matt 16:19 | Wild Olive Shoot | 208978 | ||
Dear Matt, You state: “I believe in getting things understood on one point, before I go to another point”… As do I Matt. You then state: “Keep in mind, and perspective, what this discussion is all about,” I believe I have done that. You have asked the following throughout this thread: ” I have never heard, that the Kingdom of God -- Kingdom of Heaven, is the redemptive power, could you please expound on this?” And then: “I truly want to know, teach me”… Well it would be helpful, if you are so eager to learn, to meet some of the posters halfway. How do you view the varying phrases using the word “gospel” if not all used in conjunction with the same doctrine? If you could answer that question, which is very specific and very much on topic, the other posters in the thread may be able to more aptly answer your question since the answers along with the scripture already posted do not seem to satisfy your stated desire to know. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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97 | how did jesus teach disciples about | Matt 16:19 | Wild Olive Shoot | 208969 | ||
Dear Matt, Reading over the posts on this thread, it appears obvious that you have yet to explain why exactly you see a difference in the terminology or phrasing. “The term is often used to express collectively the gospel doctrines; and 'preaching the gospel' is often used to include not only the proclaiming of the good tidings, but the teaching men how to avail themselves of the offer of salvation, the declaring of all the truths, precepts, promises, and threatenings of Christianity.” It is termed “the gospel of the grace of God” (Act_20:24), “the gospel of the kingdom” (Mat_4:23), “the gospel of Christ” (Rom_1:16), “the gospel of peace (Eph_6:15), “the glorious gospel,” “the everlasting gospel,” “the gospel of salvation” (Eph_1:13).” – Easton’s Bible Dictionary Do you see them as being different and if so, how do you see them? Maybe if you explain your position it can be better discussed? Since you admit, you have not been taught they are the same, you must have been taught they were different. What exactly have you been taught? It would be much easier to answer your questions if it were known how you view the phrases currently. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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98 | Little Scroll | Rev 10:2 | Wild Olive Shoot | 208428 | ||
Dear John, Speculation my friend and around here, we seem to be pretty guarded with regard to assumptive comments. Studying the Word and what it actually states and claims is what this forum is all about. Just as with our previous conversation concerning Rev 4, we can assume most anything when the Word doesn’t directly or indirectly instruct or inform us. You assume one thing, I another, and they don’t agree neither in conclusion or source. We assume too much I think. Can I ask what your obvious interest is concerning Revelation? You’ve made 22 posts to the forum and they all concern Revelation or end times. I’m just curious as to why you are focusing on end time events. By the way, why don’t you take some time to complete your profile? It is nice to know a little more about each other as we correspond back and forth. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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99 | Where is Jesus Christ in Rev 4 | Is 11:2 | Wild Olive Shoot | 208376 | ||
Hi John, I see what you are getting at now, but, symbolically, the blood red sardine stone would make more sense as to a representation of our Lord. The diamond would be the perfect Father, the sardine stone the Son, for His blood was shed for us, and the circle of he rainbow with green (nature / creation) the Holy Spirit, administering the holiness and redemption of God to all of creation. That’s how I believe Ray Stedman explained it. I can’t dismiss it although you bring up a good point as well. Again, just throwing it on the table for consideration. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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100 | Where is Jesus Christ in Rev 4 | Is 11:2 | Wild Olive Shoot | 208370 | ||
Dear John, Welcome to the forum. The "voice, as of a trumpet” in Rev 1:10… Could this not be the same as “the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me” from Rev 4:1? I think there is some disagreement on that, but it seems to fit doesn’t it? I’m not sure at this point, simply putting it on the table. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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