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shioks
post Mar 8 2016, 07:54 AM

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QUOTE(pehkay @ Mar 8 2016, 07:41 AM)
sweat.gif A prophet is not human?

When they came to ask John the Baptist, he told them clearly, "I am not the Christ" (v. 20). They then asked, "What then? Are you Elijah?" He said, "I am not." They asked again, "Are you the Prophet?" John answered, "No" (v. 21). Then they became confused and asked, "Who are you?" (v. 22). He said, "I am a voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord!’ as Isaiah the prophet said" (v. 23). John the Baptist acknowledged that he was only the voice that Isaiah had prophesied would come and cry out in the wilderness (Isa. 40:3). He said that he was only a voice crying in the wilderness, "Make straight the way of the Lord." Then they asked, "Why then are you baptizing if you are not the Christ nor Elijah nor the Prophet?" (John 1:25). John answered them, "I baptize in water; but among you stands One whom you do not know" (v. 26). John’s word was a recommendation of Christ, but they did not recognize Christ or even understand John’s word.

His ministry is to preach the baptism of repentance to prepare men's heart to receive Christ and usher then to Christ. He is like a Forerunner or Recommender.

The ministry of John the Baptist was outside both religion and culture. When John was born, in Jerusalem there were two main things—Hebrew religion and Greco-Roman culture. John, however, did not stay in Jerusalem where his parents undoubtedly lived. He left Jerusalem and went out to the wilderness where there was neither religion nor culture, but where everything was natural. John ministered there in the wilderness bringing others to God and introducing the King, the One who represents God, to them. This was a strong indication that, during John’s time, the age was changed from the old dispensation to the new dispensation, from the dispensation of shadows and figures to the dispensation of reality. Those priests who wore the priestly robes, ate the priestly food, and stayed in the priestly building burning the incense and carrying out the priestly functions never brought anyone to God. But this “wild,” unreligious, uncultured John brought hundreds to Him. And he also introduced the King to them. This King was the One who brought God to repentant people.
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that's what my understanding is also. but i was wrong in one of the questions i answered:

True or False: John the Baptist was not a prophet from God, but a normal human religious leader.

i picked "True" but I guessed incorrect as he is not "a normal human religious leader". bangwall.gif
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post Mar 8 2016, 08:32 PM

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QUOTE(Blindspot61 @ Mar 8 2016, 06:45 PM)
Sorry to disagree with those (underlined). If only its as simple as that! This may or could have given some people the wrong impression.

Its still remain a journey but one with a 'chosen' destination. The moment you confess Him as Lord is not a final thing to stop doing what is right. icon_rolleyes.gif
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Repent for your sins and accept Christ as your personal savior, you shall be saved. You can stand before God righteously not through your own works or your personal efforts. If so, then the crucification of Christ is futile. Having said that, it does not mean one can continue to sin. It is a journey.

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post Mar 8 2016, 09:02 PM

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QUOTE(de1929 @ Mar 8 2016, 08:59 PM)
Just go to CF, we call it CF. CF is the largest christian forum worldwide.
http://www.christianforums.com/

and ask in theological group / sections. Or, ask in faith group section. Different faith answer differently about bible interpretation
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seems like you are actively promoting this website. Are you one of the owners of the website? tongue.gif
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post Mar 8 2016, 09:19 PM

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QUOTE(de1929 @ Mar 8 2016, 09:16 PM)
no, but that website has helped me a lot.
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probably you want to go through the history of Christianity beginning from the apostles period to modern day.
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post Mar 8 2016, 09:47 PM

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QUOTE(tinarhian @ Mar 8 2016, 09:46 PM)
Its a tough one for me because no matter how many times I prayed it still coming back.

Its still a long journey for me and its not like I can snap my fingers and all my temptations flies away.

#RESPECTMYBLOODYPMS
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would it be becoz deep inside your heart there is a dark spot which you are still not willing to let go. Pray for God to search your heart.

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post Mar 8 2016, 09:48 PM

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QUOTE(de1929 @ Mar 8 2016, 09:47 PM)
that's dangerous... do not interpret bible without experts help.
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you need to have a basic knowledge of church history.

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post Mar 8 2016, 09:59 PM

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QUOTE(tinarhian @ Mar 8 2016, 09:58 PM)
Well..everybody have their own sins. Its not that I'm unwilling to let go. It takes time.

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Don't leave a room for sin. Tell yourself "This is it!" tongue.gif

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post Mar 8 2016, 10:02 PM

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QUOTE(tinarhian @ Mar 8 2016, 10:00 PM)
I've tried dude. What do you want me to do? Fast on a mountain or something?
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doh.gif LOL!
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post Mar 8 2016, 10:19 PM

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Could it be one shown bitterness becoz he/she was not appointed to a role he/she desired? Jealousy? hmm.gif
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post Mar 8 2016, 11:02 PM

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QUOTE(Blindspot61 @ Mar 8 2016, 10:57 PM)
So, i remember theres 1 church that asked for 10% but not Dumc.
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The one at old klang road?

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post Mar 8 2016, 11:03 PM

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QUOTE(Blindspot61 @ Mar 8 2016, 10:57 PM)
So, i remember theres 1 church that asked for 10% but not Dumc.
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The one at old klang road?

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post Mar 10 2016, 10:35 AM

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QUOTE(unknown warrior @ Mar 10 2016, 08:14 AM)
2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

Why is it that we want to rely on our self confidence when Paul specifically tells us to boast about our weaknesses?

I will tell you why, it's because we don't understand this truth. Many time Jesus repeatedly says "I tell you the truth". If Jesus is the truth and his word is the truth, I would trust in his word over what I think is right.

Many times over, even as Christians our very first reaction to a challenge is that "I can handle this"...self confidence. Be it sexual temptation or a challenge presented when we should go to prayer  first but many times our very first response is to rely on our self resource, self solutions, self strength instead.

A pastor once told me, the mother of all Sins is not sex or worshipping idols but self righteousness stemming from self confidence. I never really gave much thought about it until I contemplate on the meaning in 2 Corinthians 12:9.

If truly the strength if Christ, the Grace of Christ and the power of Christ depends on our weakness, then I shall gladly boast all the more about my weakness instead of presupposing my strength to everything and every situation in my life.

Dear Friends I pray and Hope that you'll learn to discard self confidence and look to Jesus for complete dependance...completely..even though you may feel weak and exposed by doing that, just remember the power of God and the things of his kingdom works this way...just like how you view Righteousness whether you you think your actions garner it or your complete Faith in Christ immediately makes you righteous forever therefore making your prayers effective makes the difference of Kingdom's Living and The Worldly Living.

God Bless.


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The greater our weakness and trails for Christ, the more grace God will give us to accomplish his will. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."

As long as we draw near to Christ, Christ will give us his heavenly strength and comfort.

We should boast and see eternal value in our weaknesses, for they cause Christ's power to rest on us and live within us as we walk through life toward our heavenly home i.e. The Journey (as discussed earlier). tongue.gif


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post Mar 11 2016, 09:05 AM

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QUOTE(unknown warrior @ Mar 11 2016, 08:56 AM)
1 Peter 5:8 (NIV) - Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Grace to you dearly beloved.

Today I felt impressed in my heart that God wants you to know the meaning of this verse above.

If you see your prayers are not being answered, but the opposite is happening...it's a good sign to know that 1 Peter 5:8 is actively happening but take heart because it also mean that:
You're born again, alive in the spirit and that your prayers is actually being answered! (and the answers are on the way)

See nothing happens without a reason especially when it comes to prayer. For example when you pray for peace but you end up getting more strife than before or when you pray for some sort of provision, be it healing, finance but the opposite is happening..just examples,

Understand the devil is working extra hard to resist you. You need to understand God is in the business of answering prayers and is for you, not against you.

When you know in your heart the truth of this scripture that the devil always seek to defeat you, then you must also resolve in your heart to stand up in Faith in God very very stubbornly.

Don't let negative circumstances around you to deceive you into thinking perhaps God is not interested to answer you or perhaps to think it is God's will not to answer you.

Have wisdom also.

Learn to separate the objective of your prayer, if it is for selfish needs then you need to know God will not answer something that will harm other people or it's for your selfish need.

But if your prayer is for the good of others or is for a good breakthrough for example you are afflicted with some illness & you need healing or your family is always quarrelling and you pray for peace within your family THEN have the wisdom to know GOD WILL ANSWER SUCH PRAYERS!

When you pray and it seems like nothing is happening or worse the opposite is happening, remember 1 Peter 5:8, the devil is working to resist you.

Doesn't matter if it's so many years of unanswered prayer, I say this to you REMEMBER the parables of the persistent widow that Jesus Christ shared, always pray and not give up!

God Bless

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In response, "... the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world" 1 John 4:4 tongue.gif
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post Mar 15 2016, 01:17 PM

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QUOTE(unknown warrior @ Mar 15 2016, 07:44 AM)
Hi I've been through what you're going through right now, and even longer period and worse was with family n kids "needs".

Instead of praying of strength to go through this gritting your teeth, Pray for God to remove all worries. 

Why? because your worries is hindering the flow of God's Grace coming in. You need that Grace more than ever so focus on stopping the worrying.

The Scripture for saying this is based on Matthew 6:25-34. There is a very specific reason why Jesus says "Do not Worry". The reason is as what I've said, it will Hinder or delay the Grace that you need.

One more thing. Have the Faith not only to pray for a Job but be bold to pray for a position.

God Bless Bro.
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I had the similar issue 14 years ago and was jobless for 2 years. The worried killed you but God will bless you later just like Job.

Pray for strength, grace and blessings.

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post Mar 21 2016, 03:52 PM

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QUOTE(unknown warrior @ Mar 21 2016, 03:32 PM)
Just some musings....

Last Sunday my Church was preaching about not giving up our Faith in God.

In the course of the preaching, the pastor exhorted the congregation don't give up believing in Jesus no matter how tough the situation is, no matter how impossible circumstances are against you.......and I heard God speaking this to me in the midst of the message:
You can only be strong if you depend on Me.
I understood what that meant, perhaps it can encourage you the reader as well.
God Bless people of God.
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The story of Jesus walks on the water reassured us n times of crisis our focus should be in Jesus. "Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus reached out his and and caught him."

In a tough situation, our focus should be in Jesus. He will listen to our cry. smile.gif
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post Mar 21 2016, 08:35 PM

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QUOTE(de1929 @ Mar 21 2016, 05:39 PM)
it's correct, but how do you communicate this at corporate level ? biggrin.gif
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you tell me. devil.gif
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post Mar 22 2016, 07:57 AM

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There are still differences between Protestants and Catholicism.
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post Mar 22 2016, 04:58 PM

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QUOTE(De_Luffy @ Mar 22 2016, 04:56 PM)
Does anyone watched the new bibilical mini series titled of kings and prophets?

The storyline set from near end of King Saul reign era to King David era?
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Downloaded episode 1 but have not yet watched. laugh.gif
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post Mar 22 2016, 05:11 PM

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QUOTE(De_Luffy @ Mar 22 2016, 05:05 PM)
Episode 1 started with David and his friend Yoeb tending the sheep.

Episode 2 quite disappointed with the storyline
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so, i can forget about episode 3 hmm.gif
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post Mar 22 2016, 05:20 PM

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QUOTE(De_Luffy @ Mar 22 2016, 05:17 PM)
Well, i yet to download episode 3 which is due to be released next day. Internet down for 3 days due to router problem and once got back my internet tv drama and anime marathon for few hours till yet still not yet finish few more titles to watch tonight
On the other hand, I just heard Belgium airport and train station was rocked with explosion at least a dozen peoples died RIP sad.gif
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apparently terrorists attacked.

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