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921 | Trim their lamps? | Matt 25:7 | Rowdy | 109872 | ||
I'd like to think that our spiritual relationship with God, our Father is something like a journey. I love the poem, Footprints in the Sand. Too often we see ourselves as being self-sufficient and not needing God but then we stumble and fall and sometimes we don't even know it. Thanks be to God, He picks up and carries us. But back to your question, our relationship with God takes constant maintenance, self-inspection and occasional kick in the pants to keep us humble. You might say we need to trim our equipment (our soul) so the light of God can shine through us. His light can't shine through very well if we take away people's attention from Him and insist they pay attention to us instead. Just like the adage goes, anything of value takes work to maintain that value. Our relationship with God is incredibly precious and if we expect God or His Son to claim us as family, we must keep up that relationship, abide in His Word and do all we can to glorify Him in this world. Tell me, what do you think it means? |
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922 | Christian Nation? You decide. | Not Specified | Rowdy | 109847 | ||
It seems many have forgotten some of our history. Did you know that 52 of the 55 signers of the Declaration of Independence were orthodox, deeply committed Christians? The other three all believed in the Bible as the divine truth, the God or scripture, and His personal intervation. It is the same Congress that formed the American Bible Society. Immediately after creating the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress voted to purchase and import 20,000 copies of scripture for the people of this nation. Patrick Henry, who is called the firebrand of the American Revolution, is still remembered for his words, "Give me liberty or give me death." But in current textbooks the context of these words is deleted. Here is what he actually said: "An appeal to arms and the God of hosts is all that is left us. But we shall not fight our battle alone. There is a jusst God that presides over the destinies of nations. The battle sir, is not to the strong alone. Is life so dear or peach so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it almight God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death." These sentences have been erased from our textbooks. Was Patrick Henry a christian? The following year, 1776, he wrote this "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great Nation was founded not by religionists, but by christians; not on religions, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here." On July 4, 1821, President Adams said, "The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity." Calvin Coolidge, our 30th President of the United States reaffirmed this truth when he wrote, "The foundations of our society and our government rest so much on the teachings of the Bible that it would be difficult to support them if faith in these teachings would cease to be practically universal in our country." In 1782, the United States Congress voted this resolution: "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools." William Holmes McGuffey is the author of the McGuffey Reader, which was used for 100 years in our public schools with over 125 million copies sold until it was stopped in 1963. President Lincoln call him the "Schoolmaster of the Nation." Listen to these words of Mr. McGuffey: "The Christian religion is the religion of our country. From it are derived our notions on the character of God, on the great moral Governor of the universe. On its doctrines are founded the peculiarities of our free institutions. From no source has the author drawn more conspicuously than from the sacred Scriptures. From all these extracts from the Bible I make no apology." Of the first 108 universitites founded in America, 106 were distinctly Christian, including the first, Harvard University, chartered in 1636. In the original Harvard Student Handbook, rule number 1 was that students seeking entrance must know Latin and Greek so that they could study the scriptures: "Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to consider well, the main end of this life and studies is, to know God and Jesus Christ, which is eternal life, John 17:3; and therefore to lay Jesus Christ as the only foundation for our children to follow the moral principles of the Ten Commandments? James Madison, the primary author of the Constitution of the United States, said this: “We have staked the whole future of our new nation not upon the power of government; far from it. We have staked the future of all our political constitutions upon the capacity of each of ourselves to govern ourselves according to the moral principles of the Ten Commandments.” Today, we are asking God to bless America. But how can He bless a Nationa that has departed so far from Him? Prior to Sep 11, 2001, He was not welcom in America. Most of what you read in this article has been erased from our textbooks. Revisionists have rewritten history to remove the truth about our country's Christian roots. You are encouraged to share this with others so that the truth of our nation's history will be told. God bless America. I can't add a thing, but I know how to respond. How about you? |
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923 | Christian Nation? You decide. | Bible general Archive 2 | Rowdy | 109853 | ||
It seems many have forgotten some of our history. Did you know that 52 of the 55 signers of the Declaration of Independence were orthodox, deeply committed Christians? The other three all believed in the Bible as the divine truth, the God or scripture, and His personal intervation. It is the same Congress that formed the American Bible Society. Immediately after creating the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress voted to purchase and import 20,000 copies of scripture for the people of this nation. Patrick Henry, who is called the firebrand of the American Revolution, is still remembered for his words, "Give me liberty or give me death." But in current textbooks the context of these words is deleted. Here is what he actually said: "An appeal to arms and the God of hosts is all that is left us. But we shall not fight our battle alone. There is a jusst God that presides over the destinies of nations. The battle sir, is not to the strong alone. Is life so dear or peach so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it almight God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death." These sentences have been erased from our textbooks. Was Patrick Henry a christian? The following year, 1776, he wrote this "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great Nation was founded not by religionists, but by christians; not on religions, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here." On July 4, 1821, President Adams said, "The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity." Calvin Coolidge, our 30th President of the United States reaffirmed this truth when he wrote, "The foundations of our society and our government rest so much on the teachings of the Bible that it would be difficult to support them if faith in these teachings would cease to be practically universal in our country." In 1782, the United States Congress voted this resolution: "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools." William Holmes McGuffey is the author of the McGuffey Reader, which was used for 100 years in our public schools with over 125 million copies sold until it was stopped in 1963. President Lincoln call him the "Schoolmaster of the Nation." Listen to these words of Mr. McGuffey: "The Christian religion is the religion of our country. From it are derived our notions on the character of God, on the great moral Governor of the universe. On its doctrines are founded the peculiarities of our free institutions. From no source has the author drawn more conspicuously than from the sacred Scriptures. From all these extracts from the Bible I make no apology." Of the first 108 universitites founded in America, 106 were distinctly Christian, including the first, Harvard University, chartered in 1636. In the original Harvard Student Handbook, rule number 1 was that students seeking entrance must know Latin and Greek so that they could study the scriptures: "Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to consider well, the main end of this life and studies is, to know God and Jesus Christ, which is eternal life, John 17:3; and therefore to lay Jesus Christ as the only foundation for our children to follow the moral principles of the Ten Commandments? James Madison, the primary author of the Constitution of the United States, said this: “We have staked the whole future of our new nation not upon the power of government; far from it. We have staked the future of all our political constitutions upon the capacity of each of ourselves to govern ourselves according to the moral principles of the Ten Commandments.” Today, we are asking God to bless America. But how can He bless a Nationa that has departed so far from Him? Prior to Sep 11, 2001, He was not welcom in America. Most of what you read in this article has been erased from our textbooks. Revisionists have rewritten history to remove the truth about our country's Christian roots. You are encouraged to share this with others so that the truth of our nation's history will be told. God bless America. I can't add a thing, but I know how to respond. How about you? |
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924 | Christian Nation? You decide. | Rev 20:8 | Rowdy | 109855 | ||
It seems many have forgotten some of our history. Did you know that 52 of the 55 signers of the Declaration of Independence were orthodox, deeply committed Christians? The other three all believed in the Bible as the divine truth, the God or scripture, and His personal intervation. It is the same Congress that formed the American Bible Society. Immediately after creating the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress voted to purchase and import 20,000 copies of scripture for the people of this nation. Patrick Henry, who is called the firebrand of the American Revolution, is still remembered for his words, "Give me liberty or give me death." But in current textbooks the context of these words is deleted. Here is what he actually said: "An appeal to arms and the God of hosts is all that is left us. But we shall not fight our battle alone. There is a jusst God that presides over the destinies of nations. The battle sir, is not to the strong alone. Is life so dear or peach so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it almight God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death." These sentences have been erased from our textbooks. Was Patrick Henry a christian? The following year, 1776, he wrote this "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great Nation was founded not by religionists, but by christians; not on religions, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here." On July 4, 1821, President Adams said, "The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity." Calvin Coolidge, our 30th President of the United States reaffirmed this truth when he wrote, "The foundations of our society and our government rest so much on the teachings of the Bible that it would be difficult to support them if faith in these teachings would cease to be practically universal in our country." In 1782, the United States Congress voted this resolution: "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools." William Holmes McGuffey is the author of the McGuffey Reader, which was used for 100 years in our public schools with over 125 million copies sold until it was stopped in 1963. President Lincoln call him the "Schoolmaster of the Nation." Listen to these words of Mr. McGuffey: "The Christian religion is the religion of our country. From it are derived our notions on the character of God, on the great moral Governor of the universe. On its doctrines are founded the peculiarities of our free institutions. From no source has the author drawn more conspicuously than from the sacred Scriptures. From all these extracts from the Bible I make no apology." Of the first 108 universitites founded in America, 106 were distinctly Christian, including the first, Harvard University, chartered in 1636. In the original Harvard Student Handbook, rule number 1 was that students seeking entrance must know Latin and Greek so that they could study the scriptures: "Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to consider well, the main end of this life and studies is, to know God and Jesus Christ, which is eternal life, John 17:3; and therefore to lay Jesus Christ as the only foundation for our children to follow the moral principles of the Ten Commandments? James Madison, the primary author of the Constitution of the United States, said this: “We have staked the whole future of our new nation not upon the power of government; far from it. We have staked the future of all our political constitutions upon the capacity of each of ourselves to govern ourselves according to the moral principles of the Ten Commandments.” Today, we are asking God to bless America. But how can He bless a Nationa that has departed so far from Him? Prior to Sep 11, 2001, He was not welcom in America. Most of what you read in this article has been erased from our textbooks. Revisionists have rewritten history to remove the truth about our country's Christian roots. You are encouraged to share this with others so that the truth of our nation's history will be told. God bless America. I can't add a thing, but I know how to respond. How about you? |
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925 | scripture on tatoos | Leviticus | Rowdy | 109843 | ||
I like to think 1 Cor 6 is also useful: 19Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. I know Paul is specifically addressing sexual immorality here but personnaly I think it is applicable also with regard to tattoos. We as christians are taught not to bring any undue attention to ourselves. For example: the discussion throughout the Bible about women's modesty. It just seems to go against the general tenor of the Bible to do such unusual acts as decorate the human body with this kind of ink which is almost impossible to remove. I'll make one more statement and then hush. Before you go to such lengths to decorate your body, I would recommend your finding other christians with maturity (maybe 50 or so) who has done this and ask them: Do they regret it? My son does. Just a suggestion and God bless. |
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926 | What is WWJD ? | Rom 1:15 | Rowdy | 109823 | ||
I think I could certainly support both questions. WIJD is a good question to ask when we first get up and start our day. Then WWJD would be a good strategy to ask ourselves when we find ourselves being tempted or in questionable position. What do you think? God bless all who participate on this forum. I hope everyone, including those don't seem to fully appreciate the forum will grow in their maturity and come to realize God's Word really is the absolute best in this industry of religious discussions. | ||||||
927 | Demons? Today? | Matt 8:31 | Rowdy | 109448 | ||
This is one issue I have to respond with no Bible basis specifically to support my conclusion. In my humble opinion, I put this topic in the same category with other miracles, faith healing, etc. I don't believe there are actually persons today walking around with demons taking possession of their body. I think this is possibly what is meant in Revelation by binding the Devil for 1,000 years with the 1,000 just representing this whole dispensation, between Christ's death and the end of the world. However, I don't want to give the impression of a closed mind so let's see some really absolute proof of a demon possessed person. Can they perform some supernatural act that cannot possibly be questioned as being anything else other than supernatural like that portrayed below? Mark 5:4 For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Luke 8:29 For Jesus had commanded the evil spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was chained hand and foot and kept under guard, he had broken his chains and had been driven by the demon into solitary places. Now, don't get me wrong. I know about Peter's warning in 1 Pet 5 but I don't think that means anything different demons actually taking possession of human beings. We do need to heed Peter's words and respect the Devil, very much so. But I think the Devil tempts us directly and invites us into his world and disguises the consequences. If we can see an actual demonstration of such a person being possessed, then I'll get much, much closer to believing in this practice. What do you think? Do we have any takers? Remember, keep studying and God bless. |
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928 | Is THE SABBATH ON A SATURDAY | John 20:19 | Rowdy | 109444 | ||
You seem to be omitting a very important detail. Jesus specifically gave the authority to Peter in giving the keys of the kingdom to him before His death. He also specifically instructed the disciples to stay put in Jerusalem until they were to receive the power from Heaven. He predicted the Holy Spirit's coming by calling It the Comforter so we have a clear and specific authorization from the Perfector of Salvation to heed the words of the Apostles. They did a mighty fine job of minimizing the number of restrictions and specific commands to be followed. So the least we can do is follow their example and the little bit of guidance in their epistles, or the New Testament. Don't you think it's better to play it safe and heed those commands rather than take a chance of rejecting those words on Judgement Day. Remember Christ told us His words will judge us on that day. God bless. |
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929 | "Jesus Is God" and Christian History | Rom 3:21 | Rowdy | 109440 | ||
The quote below from Rom 3 is useful as follows: 21But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement,[9] through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished-- 26he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. 27Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. 28For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. 29Is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, 30since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. 31Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law. In addition to the above, I'd like to add: a brief synopsis of the Bible. First, God was rejected in the Garden of Eden by Adam and Eve but they really represented all of mankind because no one could have done any better. Second, Christ was rejected by the world when he was put on the cross and you and I do it all over again every day we don't live an absolutely perfect life. So, third and last, the Holy Spirit has come in the form of God's Word or the Bible. If we reject it, nothing more can be said or done for that person. We all know where he/she is headed. I think there's some scripture somewhere saying this same thing but I can't recall it. So, as you can see Jesus Christ is a very, very vital part of this whole proceess. And more than that he is our High Priest. His blood is the only thing that keeps us safe from the wrath of God. I hope all this is clear. God bless. |
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930 | What exactly is this Unforgivable Sin? | Matt 12:32 | Rowdy | 109436 | ||
I've just updated my profile. Sorry about that but I became a christian at 13 years of age, 36 years ago. | ||||||
931 | acts 1:1, I don't know the scripture | Acts 2:41 | Rowdy | 109435 | ||
I don't know of any scripture that would support this practice. As a matter of fact, it seems to go counter to the general tenor of the Bible in that we should treat all God's family members the same, at least as much as possible. This practice would seem to foster an atmosphere of putting that person under the microscope which I can't condone at all. |
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932 | What exactly is this Unforgivable Sin? | Matt 12:32 | Rowdy | 109425 | ||
I just briefly skimmed a large number of the responses after researching this topic and noticed a wide variety of opinions about this subject. But I think Prayon is very close to the actual truth but I'll wait and see what other statements show up to my question. Thanks for your response. | ||||||
933 | End times? | Revelation | Rowdy | 109404 | ||
I have to say I agree with iriandani on this issue. The book of Revelation is a very complex book, filled with a tremendous amount of figurative language which is very, very difficult to interpret. Personally, I think the first 3 chapters are relatively straight forward and are good for our reference and most certainly applicable to us today. For example it could be aurgued that all congregations of the Lord's church world-wide could see themselves in one or more of those seven epistles written in the first three chapters and could apply the instructions to improve accordingly. However, about the only absolutely positive conclusion or message I can get from the balance of Revelation is the fact that our Lord and Savior will indeed triumph over evil in the final day or Judgement Day which I believe will be the final day for this whole universe. Yes, I guess I'm saying I don't believe there's any scriptures to support the concept of the rapture or Premillennialism. Christ's meeting us in the sky is just the simple prelude to meeting God at His Judgement. As for "looking over the shoulders," that's just another way of saying looking/studying a book of the Bible "through the eyes of the original addressee" and is a perfectly valid concept as was mentioned before. Yes, indeed the main message of love and salvation for all of mankind is the theme throughout the Bible. But the nitty gritty details such as specific instructions from Paul to Timothy for him to bring Paul's coat and to bring Mark is obviously intended only for the actual recipient. These kind of details make the Bible come alive for you and me for it is also the grand history book for mankind and human beings did write all the information therein while keeping in their mind very important messages from God. Remember, the Bible, God's Word is an absolutely unique, one-of-a-kind. There's just nothing like it...that's one of the characteristics that convinces me that It truly is inspired. Although we see tremendous depth and some complex issues especially from the pen of the Apostle Paul, we are assured that most God's Word is to be clearly understood by the great majority of His creation because our God desparately wants us to come back home to Him. So I take advantage of the philosophy and approach the Bible with the advice that's been taught to me: Each book of the Bible should be interpreted as straight-forward as possible unless the figurative language in a particular book is obviously there without its own interpretation. Then we should use the balance of the Bible as its own best commentary. But in no way does our God want us to build up a whole new slant or an innovative concept such as the two mentioned above without clear and straight-forward directives from Him or one of His official Representatives, such as the Apostles. I really must shut up now as I may have already angered some of you in reading this but it is my prayer that some of you will continue studying and praying about this subject. Like as been said before on this Forum, our God is a God of peace and love and I do want to promote that aspect of His message. But we as human beings need to realize that God doesn't expect us to dig up tremendous controversies from His Word. As is made very plain by His Plan of Salvation. His words of Salvation are so simple, even a small child can read them and figure out how to be a christian. He may not know the cost nor be ready to understand what real repentance is all about but he can understand God loves us and how to get back home. I still wish God's richest blessings on all who read this message. |
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934 | What exactly is this Unforgivable Sin? | Matt 12:32 | Rowdy | 109403 | ||
I got a question for the whole forum. Apparently this sin of speaking against the Holy Spirit is the same sin of blasphmy (unforgivable sin) described in Luke 12 and elsewhere in the Bible. My question: Could someone please describe to me in some detail exactly how they see a person doing this sin? What are the specifics of a person performing this henious act for which there is no forgivness? Gotta be worse than all the other possible sins of the world, so please describe. I've got an opinion but I'd be interested in getting your opinions first. Please share and thanks for participating. God bless this forum. |
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935 | end of world and end of age | Matt 12:32 | Rowdy | 109402 | ||
In my opinion, the only view that makes sense in keeping with the context is the contrast Christ is depicting between this physical world we live in and the next spiritual world we'll live in after this world is destroyed. Another interesting side note for those interested in "secret things" surrounding Christ and His ministry is portrayed in verses 16-20, same chapter. Check it out, it was prophesied that Christ would be this way. Good question. God bless. |
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936 | Meditate of Instigate | Ps 1:2 | Rowdy | 109358 | ||
I think I have to say Amen to Tim's statement. Meditation is very good but like with all things in this world, we really need to aim for balance. The single most important aspect I see in Christ's life that is most needed in this world is tolerance. There's literally a multitude of backgrounds and a myriad of spiritual maturities reflected on this Forum. We have to learn to see between the lines and try to get the actual intent of these messages. I agree that there is just a little bit of anger and frustration exhibited in some of these statements but overall this is a very good and productive Forum. Enjoy it and God bless. | ||||||
937 | differences in bible translations? | NT general Archive 1 | Rowdy | 109355 | ||
Good job! Well done. My only additional comment would be the fact the margin of error is really better than cited. Most of the alterations referred to are to articles like "the" "and," and prepositions, etc. So when you allow for that kind of revisions, one can narrow the margin to a much smaller figure, like 3-5 percent. There really are some sharp intellectuals on this Forum. And good question. God bless you all. | ||||||
938 | About Premillenialism... | Bible general Archive 2 | Rowdy | 109344 | ||
Sorry about the delay of my response but it sounds like your conclusions are highly subjective and are based on the portions of the Bible that are highly figurative. I'm sorry...I can't be convinced with your statement. Got any scriptures that specifically go into detail and describe this concept completely? Please let me know. Thanks. God bless you in your studies. | ||||||
939 | Ephesians 2:9-10 Good works ? | Rom 1:15 | Rowdy | 109339 | ||
I think Jesus gave us the best answer with the parable of the Good Samaritan. Whenever we find something that needs doing, we're supposed to do it and give the glory to God. Forget about getting the praise of men. Remember, if that's what you're after, that's all you'll get. Each one of us has a conscience and it whispers to us all the time "I really should have done that thing/task with a little more kindness or thoughtfulness." "I could have done a better job of preparing a certain thing at work so as to allow my fellow workers more time to do their thing in response." Everything we do should be done if it were our last day on earth. We really should take WWJD more seriously than just wearing a braclet. If we did, this world would be a better place to live in. What do you think? God bless. |
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940 | what did God mean | 1 Sam 15:11 | Rowdy | 109336 | ||
I can only surmise it was the same kind of regret indicated just before he destroyed the world by water and saved only Noah and his family. You're probably alluding to the seeming contradiction: if God did it then why would he regret doing it if He truly is God. That's a mystery. But notice we have the same problem. We humans bring children into this world and sometimes we regret it. Like my dad says, our children can bring us great joy and sometimes they can bring about grievous amount of pain and sadness. This too will probably be one of those questions we'll all be anxious to ask God upon being seated at the throne of God in heaven. Hope to see ya there. |
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