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Matthew 7:15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.
I have read most of all comments on the main topic. I think this is what it is all about. This is why we need
to know the Word of God. We need the Holy Spirit to help us to understand what we read. However, we also
need Godly mature men of God who know & have studied to show themselves approved, to teach us. Each time
we read a scripture, we can learn something new from it. Word for word. Also, remember to read the scripture
above it..what is the theme of it. God is saying something to us.
As for the scripture I posted, I did it because I have learned the hard way, false prophets abound.
God bless all who are really willing to learn more about God, our Father, and Christ our Savior.
" Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you. "
I have read most of all comments on the main topic. I think this is what it is all about. This is why we need
to know the Word of God. We need the Holy Spirit to help us to understand what we read. However, we also
need Godly mature men of God who know & have studied to show themselves approved, to teach us. Each time
we read a scripture, we can learn something new from it. Word for word. Also, remember to read the scripture
above it..what is the theme of it. God is saying something to us.
As for the scripture I posted, I did it because I have learned the hard way, false prophets abound.
God bless all who are really willing to learn more about God, our Father, and Christ our Savior.
" Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you. "
i think you're being a little forward in suggesting we are not learning from the Lord.
i certainly do. i study daily. all day long.
so....i'm sorry if i don't post enough scriptures...or maybe it's that i post too many?
or don't just post one paragraph opinions on what i THINK the word says...or some other thing.
some of us work hard jack.
study hard.
this is a little odd to say the least.
hmmm.
anyways...i'm personally grateful i have learned what i have by the Grace of God.
He is faithful indeed.
k....
i certainly do. i study daily. all day long.
so....i'm sorry if i don't post enough scriptures...or maybe it's that i post too many?
or don't just post one paragraph opinions on what i THINK the word says...or some other thing.
some of us work hard jack.
study hard.
this is a little odd to say the least.
hmmm.
anyways...i'm personally grateful i have learned what i have by the Grace of God.
He is faithful indeed.
k....
Amen, I am in no way offended by bookreader. I believe he sincerely loves the same Father as we do. And I really do learn things through him.
What he spoke to me was not anything other than what the spirit in me had already made known to me.
I will be off here a while as I must go somewhere.
What he spoke to me was not anything other than what the spirit in me had already made known to me.
I will be off here a while as I must go somewhere.
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jack for someone who is always calling for unity - this is quite revealing.
the last few posts have been.
including the remark about the Name of Jesus.
there will be divisions among us.
we're seeing them now.
and they end being based on very serious points.
very serious indeed.
not little differences in traditions, or personality issues.
it's interesting to see the schisms.
unfortunate.
but i won't be crossing over to the Dispensationalist camp.
exit
the last few posts have been.
including the remark about the Name of Jesus.
there will be divisions among us.
we're seeing them now.
and they end being based on very serious points.
very serious indeed.
not little differences in traditions, or personality issues.
it's interesting to see the schisms.
unfortunate.
but i won't be crossing over to the Dispensationalist camp.
exit
but YAH never taught a future 1,000 year kingdom on earth.
for starters.
so....you guys pretending you just picked up the scriptures and saw it there is....well.....
for starters.
so....you guys pretending you just picked up the scriptures and saw it there is....well.....
The overarching irony of this actual thread topic is insisting one be taught by the Spirit and the Word while not taking heed to any of man's words... all without referring to scripture and utilizing their own words.
It's an aloof and elite sense of egocentric superiority, condescending to all others for any level of stewardship in biblical languages for lexical accuracy of the text, etc.
Then the assertion of necessarily being a child; though we're admonished to grow to maturity and completeness.
Don't use any big words, cuz God couldn't possibly express truth at that high a level of Logos. Seriously? LOL. I gotta wonder where they think scripture translations and language tools came from to have the Word.
I can't help but think that you remind me of so many men pleasers as Yeshua rebuke many for. Not interested in the truth that comes from the Holy Spirit, but what your religion teaches, your denomination of demonic doctrine. Even those attached to you who I've put on the ignore list. but because you reposted their comment, shows their purposeful ignorance that scripture couldn't show more clearly that YAH shows a 1000 yr. kingdom. But because they can't comprehend this for it doesn't fit their denominational doctrine, such is the case with you. Then you have no other choice but to continue allowing the blind to lead your blindness.
Seek the truth and it will set you free, until then you will continue in bondage. One more to add to the ignore list.
The beginning, middle and end of this thread is Acts chapter 17 verse 11.
Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness, AND EXAMINED THE SCRIPTURES EVERY DAY TO SEE IF WHAT PAUL SAID WAS TRUE.
May God Bless you all. In Jesus name. Amen
Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness, AND EXAMINED THE SCRIPTURES EVERY DAY TO SEE IF WHAT PAUL SAID WAS TRUE.
May God Bless you all. In Jesus name. Amen
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you know im ok with you having disagreements. i have many close Christian friends and we disagree.
But why all the pomp? Why do you talk to those you dont even know with all your judgement? What
gives you all your ego that your in the clear? Do you think you have the right stuff for Gods enlightenment?
If so what is it that makes "you" so great? Is it the use of language? Are you free? and others are in bondage?
How did that happen to you? are you special? what made you special?
I dont know you (unless you are that Avina guy that was here awhile back with the chip on his shoulder)
but you cant even get along with me? You contend, whine, and belittle folks. I think you need to get a grip
and not think so highly of yourself. All your show doesnt impress many. I havnt seen you say one thing all that
great. Nope but you sure can fight. Im sure someone is impressed with you....because your smart, enlightened
and just plain "special" i only can hope the rest of us could be as blessed as you. Now put me on ignore
But why all the pomp? Why do you talk to those you dont even know with all your judgement? What
gives you all your ego that your in the clear? Do you think you have the right stuff for Gods enlightenment?
If so what is it that makes "you" so great? Is it the use of language? Are you free? and others are in bondage?
How did that happen to you? are you special? what made you special?
I dont know you (unless you are that Avina guy that was here awhile back with the chip on his shoulder)
but you cant even get along with me? You contend, whine, and belittle folks. I think you need to get a grip
and not think so highly of yourself. All your show doesnt impress many. I havnt seen you say one thing all that
great. Nope but you sure can fight. Im sure someone is impressed with you....because your smart, enlightened
and just plain "special" i only can hope the rest of us could be as blessed as you. Now put me on ignore
I am confused. So some people are saying the gift of TEACHING has died away? That no one needs be taught, because we have the Holy Spirit and the Word of God and we need nothing else???
Interesting thought, but so ignorant and untrue!
"And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, andvarious kinds of tongues. [SUP]29 [/SUP]Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?" 1 Cor. 12:28-29
Eph. 4:11-12 "And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, [SUP]12 [/SUP]to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,"
1Tim. 4:2 "For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions,"
James 3:1 "Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness."
And of course, many warnings through the New Testament about false teachers!!
So my thought is that God gave teachers to educated, inform and help people know more about the Bible and about God. About how to follow Christ. As for the false teachers, well, there are those, for sure, especially the cults, and that is that pale imitation that deludes people about the truth.
I was just talking to my Hebrew prof about this yesterday, and he concluded it is the height of arrogance to say that we do not need teachers, theologians and scholars. And yes, there may be disagreements on issues, but based on a thorough understanding of the Bible. We cannot begin to claim all knowledge of the Bible without a knowledge of what has gone on before. That includes writings from the earliest centuries and the patriarchs through to the present.
We must balance and weigh all sides of the theological discussions, but that cannot be done without knowing what has already been proposed. And then we can use our own discernment and study the Bible to see the wisdom of teachers from the past, who are sometimes right and sometimes wrong. One can only think of the Protestant Reformation, and those godly men who "studied to show themselves approved." Then you can move through the centuries to the present, to find all kinds of strange doctrines and ideas, such as the Shakers, and handling snakes, through the Prosperity Gospel in our century, which are patiently false.
But that does not mean we cannot learn from teachers, that God does not use teachers and preachers, and the a good consensus of sound doctrine cannot be achieved.
Anyone claiming to know everything there is to know from the Holy Spirit illuminating the Scriptures, obviously forgot to read that God did appoint people to teach!! It is self contradictory to claim to know the Bible by studying alone, without recognizing that God appointed teachers to learn to study and then to impart truths to us.
I fear for those who have gone out on their own, and unraveled all the mysteries of the Bible. For one thing, the mysteries were never all meant to be unveiled, and for another, God has called us to a community of believers. The solitary believer is NOT the Biblical form of God's plan for the church. God wants us to work together to learn and become mature, and for each disciple to become a discipler of others. Therefore, there will be teachers, and the best way to start, is to read theology, and then draw some conclusions based on extensive study of the Bible, in the context of history - from Genesis to the present.
God will not leave his people ignorant or unwise. But a single individual claiming to be the sole recipient of a truth which no one else has discovered - well, that is not good doctrine, but merely someone obsessed with their own self importance.
He who forgets the past is condemned to repeat it!
Interesting thought, but so ignorant and untrue!
"And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, andvarious kinds of tongues. [SUP]29 [/SUP]Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?" 1 Cor. 12:28-29
Eph. 4:11-12 "And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, [SUP]12 [/SUP]to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,"
1Tim. 4:2 "For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions,"
James 3:1 "Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness."
And of course, many warnings through the New Testament about false teachers!!
So my thought is that God gave teachers to educated, inform and help people know more about the Bible and about God. About how to follow Christ. As for the false teachers, well, there are those, for sure, especially the cults, and that is that pale imitation that deludes people about the truth.
I was just talking to my Hebrew prof about this yesterday, and he concluded it is the height of arrogance to say that we do not need teachers, theologians and scholars. And yes, there may be disagreements on issues, but based on a thorough understanding of the Bible. We cannot begin to claim all knowledge of the Bible without a knowledge of what has gone on before. That includes writings from the earliest centuries and the patriarchs through to the present.
We must balance and weigh all sides of the theological discussions, but that cannot be done without knowing what has already been proposed. And then we can use our own discernment and study the Bible to see the wisdom of teachers from the past, who are sometimes right and sometimes wrong. One can only think of the Protestant Reformation, and those godly men who "studied to show themselves approved." Then you can move through the centuries to the present, to find all kinds of strange doctrines and ideas, such as the Shakers, and handling snakes, through the Prosperity Gospel in our century, which are patiently false.
But that does not mean we cannot learn from teachers, that God does not use teachers and preachers, and the a good consensus of sound doctrine cannot be achieved.
Anyone claiming to know everything there is to know from the Holy Spirit illuminating the Scriptures, obviously forgot to read that God did appoint people to teach!! It is self contradictory to claim to know the Bible by studying alone, without recognizing that God appointed teachers to learn to study and then to impart truths to us.
I fear for those who have gone out on their own, and unraveled all the mysteries of the Bible. For one thing, the mysteries were never all meant to be unveiled, and for another, God has called us to a community of believers. The solitary believer is NOT the Biblical form of God's plan for the church. God wants us to work together to learn and become mature, and for each disciple to become a discipler of others. Therefore, there will be teachers, and the best way to start, is to read theology, and then draw some conclusions based on extensive study of the Bible, in the context of history - from Genesis to the present.
God will not leave his people ignorant or unwise. But a single individual claiming to be the sole recipient of a truth which no one else has discovered - well, that is not good doctrine, but merely someone obsessed with their own self importance.
He who forgets the past is condemned to repeat it!