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NASB | Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, |
Bible Question:
Charis (or anyone), I know this is a very old post. I cannot seem to find any discussions on the "name it claim it" theory. What are the precepts for this and how is it possible for us as Christians to name it, then claim it? Can we really order God around because it's in His Word? For example, can we really claim good health because God doesn't give bad health? My single friend is claiming marriage, but can she do this based solely on the fact that God created marriage? What about spiritual gifts? Can we claim prophecy because it is in the Bible and therefore is for everyone? What about speaking in tongues? Another issue: I know God spoke things into being. He created them. Since we are in His image, can we do the same thing (one of the foundations for the name it claim it theory)? I have my opinions, but do not know how to support or disprove them using the Word. I believe that not everything in the Bible is for everyone. Am I wrong? Please help! In Christ, Estelle |
Bible Answer: Estelle, 1 John 5:14-15(NIV) says, This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask (name it) anything according to His will, (promises is the Bible) He hears us. And if we know that He hear us-whatever we ask-(naming it) we know that we have (claming it) what we asked of Him. Even though this phrase "name it and claim it" may seem too bold for some Christians to do, God's Word is true and sure, and we can trust what He says, because he will NEVER lie to us! God has provided so much for you and me, and he wants His children to have an abundant life-so "go for it" (from tgm ministries) Now concerning God promises, I'm reading out of 2Corinthians 1:18-20, But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not "Yes" and "No." For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by me and Silas and Timothy, was not "Yes" and "No," but in Him it has always been "Yes." For no matter how many promises God has made, the are "Yes" in Christ. And through Him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God. So we see that we ask "ALL" things according to His will. God Bless |