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941 | What is the "NAME" of that church...? | Acts 2:44 | Rowdy | 109321 | ||
The Bible gives a few names: the Church, the Church of Christ, the Church of the Firstborn, the Church of God, the Church of the Lamb. I think there's a few others but can't recall but the most important thing is that the Bible (NT) is referring to one church, on a world-wide scale. It's up to you and me to find it, we have to identify what characteristics make up the church as described in God's Word. A person could compare this search to looking for a grocery store or some other kind of business establishment upon moving to a new city and home. I realize this is greatly simplified but if you read and study God's Word and are absolutely devoted to finding like people of the same precious faith, I'm sure you'll find them. God will bless you for being perseverant. |
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942 | Is Holy Communion for baptised believers | 1 Cor 11:27 | Rowdy | 109314 | ||
Brother, I have to say Amen. All the examples of salvation show a little haste in getting the person being saved in the water. God bless you. | ||||||
943 | Did Jesus do anything in secret? | John 7:4 | Rowdy | 109311 | ||
I can only refer you to the scripture in Heb 2 as follows: 14Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death--that is, the devil-- 15and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. 16For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham's descendants. 17For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for[6] the sins of the people. 18Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Apparently our Lord was absolutely unique in more ways than we can count. He was 100 percent human and God at the same time, at least while He was here on earth. I'm convinced we'll never understand this whole concept until we get to heaven. God bless. |
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944 | what does bible say about homosexuality | Lev 18:22 | Rowdy | 109304 | ||
1 Cor 6 is very plain and easy to understand as follows: 9Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders 10nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. Also see Romans 1. Since the beginning as cited Genesis, God has always hated this kind of wickedness as shown in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. But that doesn't mean that we are to hate the sinner, it means that we as christians should hate the sin and do everything in our power to help and encourage the sinner to see the error of his/her ways and repent. This process of getting the sinner to repent might take several months, several years or possibly a lifetime. We have to be patient, loving and kind, maybe even persistant in reminding them that we still love them and care for them. Let them know we're praying for them but we can't afford to compromise God's word. I'll pray for both of you and hope that all of your friends (hopefully christians) will pray with you as prayer is your most powerful allay. God bless you during this trial. |
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945 | Are you a follower of Jesus or a church? | Matt 10:32 | Rowdy | 109302 | ||
I just now noticed this question and the tremendous amount of response linked to it so I'll throw in my two cents worth and THEN try to read what the rest of you wrote. Personally, I think it's important that we recognize we MUST give first alligence to our Lord and Savior and then do everything in our power to find a bunch of folks (christians) who believe in that same order of priority. We must study our Bibles constantly and this forum is a great aid toward that aim. Secondly we must spend as much time as possible in prayer alone and in company with our fellow christians. All these items must be seen as requirements, I don't see how a person can forsake any of them. Another item that is sometimes neglected is that habit of introspection or soul searching to check one's spiritual condition with His Lord. Everyone occasionally needs be tweaked or tuned up spiritually. It's best if you can find a soul mate, someone that literally knows you almost as well as you know yourself and ask that person how they perceive you as God's family member. Then, of course he/she could swap places and you can render the same favor for them. This kind of introspection is encouraged throughout the Bible and of course it needs to be done on a collective basis for the whole congregation. Call it a revival or a tent meeting or whatever you like. Congregations need to read the warnings to the 7 churches in Revelation and see if any of the defects apply to them. This is the best way to ensure both christians and the church are in sync with the Lord. Otherwise, we humans start to think too much of ourselves and start veering from the path like we see in the past 2,000 years. Like I've said before, there's not one thing that could possibly take the place of God's Perfect Maintenance Manual. It applies to us as individuals and collectively as the world-wide church. So you see, it's not really a choice that be made or a fork in the road between Christ or the church. They're married, one flesh, unseperable at least not by man. We have to find a sense of balance between the two. However, I'd be interested in your opinion(s). God bless this forum and all who participate therein. |
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946 | Who will be saved? Few, Many or All? | Rom 3:23 | Rowdy | 109222 | ||
No, I'm thinking mostly and referencing Heb 9 as follows: 15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. 16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. 17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth. 18 Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood. God was the author of this plan, this document as we humans would say and Christ gave His life to have it executed. I guess we could say that the Holy Spirit is the executor and delivers the gift of salvation after we fulfill the terms of this last will and testament of Christ. I do agree with you on the one point. We can't make anyone and God won't make anyone do anything to accept this gift. It most certainly has to be a willing recipient, submissive to God's will, just like that recipient in a worldly court petitioning to receive his gift from his benefactor. As to knowing something about law, I've taken 4 years of college courses in Business courses, including Contract Law. I have been a christian for 36 years and know a little something about forgiveness and have received far more than I deserve. Is there an alternate way to look at this? I don't see how but I'll try to maintain an open mind. What do you think? Anyone else? |
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947 | Did David disobey? | 1 Kin 3:14 | Rowdy | 109220 | ||
I think the final summation by the Apostle Paul in Acts 13:22 is most useful. 22After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: 'I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.' We have to remember the most difficult thing for us as humans to do for our God is keep a contrite and humble heart and attitude, completely submissive to God in all things we say and do. Every hour of lives need to be this way and when we fail we have to repent. We can never hope to get past this constant habit of repenting every day so we're covered for the sins of omission as well as those as commission. Otherwise, we approach Judgement Day on very dangerous ground. Yes, David committed many grievous sins and apparently left undone many good things he should have done with his Son, Absolam. But he tried his best and apparently he died with a good conscience before meeting his maker. We see the same kind of contrast between Judas and Peter. Both of these disciples committed grievous acts against our Lord but He was willing to forgive them both. Judas never recovered from his stumble whereas Peter went on and delivered the first Gospel sermon. Praise the Lord. If we as God's creation could only follow the GOOD examples we're given, this world would be a better place. Tell me what you think. God bless you in your studies. Interesting personal file you got there, sounds like a full life. |
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948 | Who will be saved? Few, Many or All? | Rom 3:23 | Rowdy | 109203 | ||
The only caveat I'd like to add is the fact that we must meet Christ's terms and conditions in the accepting of this gift of salvation. We humans do the same kind of thing in our legal system with the advent of someone's dying and leaving a last will and testament. The recipient must fulfill the terms and conditions of that will to receive that gift from his benefactor. We have to show God proof on Judgement Day that we really have been redeemed by His Son. | ||||||
949 | Was sin meant to be? | Rom 3:23 | Rowdy | 109201 | ||
I think when He created us, our Lord knew that we would get ourselves into trouble. He created within us a freedom to choose and a lust to be individuals and set our own paths. It's part of what makes us human. He created this world to be beautiful and tempting to our senses. Yes, indeed our God knew we were headed for a lifetime of sin for all of us, since the beginning of time to its end. That's the wonderful aspect of His creation: when we finally grow up and realize all this and still turn to Him, He glories in our praise, worship and devotion. If we have any doubt, one only needs to check out Rom 3 as follows: 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. God bless in your new relationship with God. Keep studying the Word. |
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950 | is this a second coming verse | Matt 16:28 | Rowdy | 109197 | ||
In my opinion, this propechy is fulfilled with Acts 2, the proverbial middle of the Bible. Most everything before points (with future tense) to the establishment of the kingdom. Most everything after this scripture points (with past tense) back to the establishment this same kingdom. | ||||||
951 | How to harmonize this passage | 1 Cor 14:34 | Rowdy | 109169 | ||
Please believe I mean no malice or disrespect. Maybe I'm a bit harsh but I was just trying to make a point. I think there's room for discussion but I must emphasize that the scriptures I've seen so far haven't given any support to the idea that women are allowed equal standing in the church with men. I realize this may not be policitically correct for our time but the Bible rarely is, especially when taken in its total. Thus we have the straight and narrow road compared to the broad way for the bulk of the world. I would like to urge you to continue studying God's word. I do think we CAN definitely comply with all of God's Word. I've already expressed my perplexity with the passage in Hebrews but I don't think it nor any of the other scriptures mentioned mean for women to take up that same standing, equal to the men in the church. But as I've mentioned, the women are definitely allowed to make their thoughts and wishes known through proper channels. Just as in the military, court system or any other system put together by human beings, God and His children MUST follow His protocals. I'll try to wrap up this discussion, at least from my perspective with this. I think the NT overall is laced with an absolute bare minimum BUT ESSENTIAL restrictions. That's part of the Lord's desire I referred to earlier. He wants us to grow up and realize most of His guidance can be inferred from the general guidance He's given throughout the Bible. Basically, we are to follow the examples we're given in His Son and His official representatives, the Apostles. God bless in your continued efforts. My praryers are on your side. Still anxiously waiting for anyone else to respond. |
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952 | How to harmonize this passage | 1 Cor 14:34 | Rowdy | 109154 | ||
Again, I have to say the Bible is very, very clear on this subject. For example: Both elders and deacons are to be husbands of one wife. In other scriptures women are commanded not to ursup the authority of the leaders of the church. The scripture about women approaching their husbands for questions has been cited previously. Over and over again, God's Word is very clear on this point. The church's relationship to Christ as head is compared to the marriage relationship between a man and woman. I hate to beat a dead horse but this matter boils down to a simple matter of whether or not we are obeying God or not. Peter and John asked that same question of their court officials in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago. Each man must answer that same question every day all of us get out of our beds in the morning. This day, when it comes down to a choice between the two, will I (all of us) obey the commands of God or men? Please don't get me wrong. I'm not advocating blind obedience to something that goes against the laws of nature. We must study the scriptures with an open mind and an open heart. When we approach God's Word with respect and a determination to obey, we have to be submissive to His pattern. That's why I think it's so important to study the OT. It informs us that God did set a pattern for almost everything but He wants us to grow up and see beyond our simple, blind obedience to His dictates. He wants us to trust Him enough to know that His patterns were put into His Word for our benefit. If we follow His patterns, our world works better, just like our automobiles work better when we follow the manual and install parts in accorance with their guidance. It is a simple matter of form following function. Generally, things (especially in God's world, heaven and His church) function better for the long term when we abide with God's Perfect Maintenance Manual for us as humans. I'd be interested in seeing a response from you and all others, addressing each of the points I have cited above. I would welcome comments or questions from anyone in your congregation. How can we justify outright disobedience to God Almighty and hope to meet Him in Judgement? Please advise. |
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953 | Help | Luke 3:21 | Rowdy | 109084 | ||
21When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." Here you have all 3: 1) Jesus in the water, 2) God doing the speaking and approving with 3) the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. Need I say more. |
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954 | Did Jesus do anything in secret? | John 7:4 | Rowdy | 109081 | ||
Just did a quick search and found in Luke 5: 12While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.[3] When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." 13Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!" And immediately the leprosy left him. 14Then Jesus ordered him, "Don't tell anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them." 15Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. 16But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. It seems Jesus was probably getting bad press from these priests if all the folks healed by Him were going to their local priests. Apparently, that word was getting relayed to the chief priest which really had a vengeful eye toward Christ. He was upsetting their whole world of control on these people. I don't really think I can come up with scriptures to authoritatively support my position as you've alluded to, it's mostly conjecture. Tell me what you think? |
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955 | How to harmonize this passage | 1 Cor 14:34 | Rowdy | 109079 | ||
I guess my only response would be to invite you over and show you how it's done. I actually try to get the ladies (some of them much older than myself) to speak up during my Bible classes and most of them refuse. Every once in a while one of them (especially the younger ones) will open up and ask a question and we all (the whole class) responds with kindness and great open minds. That's perfectly OK with the scriptures as that's a classroom setting. Now don't get me wrong; it's true, we don't have any ladies leading classes with men as students but we're very much open to their participating from the classroom floor. But if they have any questions during the worship assembly, they're encouraged to communicate that thru the men folk, preferbly their husband. We have a time when Notes are solicited from everyone which are channeled to the elder who goes over them and announcements at the end of our service but this is just one way to do it. Oh, one more setting is the business meeting for the whole congregation, hosted by the elders to discuss miscellaneous topics, questions on almost anything are raised and discussed at length. I like to think we're somewhere in the middle of the spectrum on most issues, as long as we're talking about Bible based issues. Let me know which city you're in and I'll find you a congregation (or at least I'll try) that might show you what it's like. Let me know. God bless. |
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956 | buildikng on the rock | Matt 7:24 | Rowdy | 109075 | ||
I really don't understand why you're asking the question as the verse itself gives the answers but in most of Jesus' parables he would preface them a phrase like "The Kingdom of Heaven is like." In this verse He means the same as with Kingdom of Heaven, He's simply referring to all people world-wide, past, present and future who are genuinely interested in God and His priorities. |
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957 | Amos 6-7 repentance relented | Amos | Rowdy | 109073 | ||
The main message of Amos is the same as most of the minor prophets. God was trying to send a message telling his Israelite children he wanted their obedience rather than their artificial piety and token sacrifices. God's relenting just meant He was willing once again to grant mercy and forgiveness in spite of His repeated promises of their reaping what they had sown. I don't really see any good in keeping count of the number of times God did this. Thanks be to God, He continues to be patient and merciful with us in spite of our nation going the other way. In spite of our taking prayer out of schools and love for justice out of our court system, putting up with corruption in our government and blessing homosexuals in our society. Hopefully, our country will continue re-discovering God and the pendulem will go back the other direction. If we continue following the footsteps of the Roman Empire, we're certain to face the same end result. Looking over my words just now, I seem to sound like a doomsday prophet but then I'm sure that's how the minor prophets sounded to Israel. Will we take heed of God's warnings? Will we learn from our own world's history or are we doomed to repeat it? Only God knows. Maybe if we all pray for mercy and repent for our children's sake. God bless. |
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958 | Man is considered to be what to God? | Gen 1:26 | Rowdy | 109071 | ||
I've always been taught that the image that God installed in us is our soul and conscience which is spiritual in nature. It's the single thing that separates us from the rest of God's creation. Only humans have this higher characteristic of life. It's the only thing that we can hope to take into the next life, after the destruction of this universe. I don't think we as humans have a divine mind but we do have, at least from birth a divine soul. Then after we mess it up with worldliness, we have to rely on our complete faith and trust in God to get us Home. Hope to see you there. |
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959 | What is a Father/son relationship | Gen 1:26 | Rowdy | 109070 | ||
I'm not sure how to answer your question without some clarification. Are we talking about a physical, biological relationship? Or possibly spiritual? Maybe adoption? In all these relationships, the father hopes to pass on some of his wisdom and experience to his son, and thus save his son from some of the grief that comes from living in this world. In the same way, our God and Father would like to bring us home but first we have to grow up and give up our addiction for this world and its pretty distractions with it. We can only partially understand what He's got in mind for us just as our earthly fathers have for their young sons. In my opinion, this way of bringing children into the world is the nearest way we mortals can get to creation, thus you can understand my reason for this comparison. If you can elaborate on your question, maybe my future response will be more well suited with specifics. Let me know. |
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960 | Did Jesus do anything in secret? | John 7:4 | Rowdy | 109065 | ||
The only thing I can think of that Jesus kept secret was an occasional instance of His healing. He told several recipients of His miraclous healings to keep this information to themselves. I seem to recall he was concerned about the bad publicity he was getting but I think primarily He was focused on His primary mission, saving the lost. He knew that if the publicity was in full opeartion, the whole world would come to him for healing, and thus take Him away from His main reason for coming: show the way for mankind to get back to His Father. | ||||||
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