Saturday, January 12, 2008
Daily Reading
QUESTION: What is baptism of the Holy Spirit and the baptism of fire as expressed in Matthew 3:11?
ANSWER: Baptism of the Holy Spirit has been explained above. The baptism of fire is explained quite clearly in Matthew 3:12. In the King James version of the Bible, the eleventh verse ends in this way, “and with fire:” Notice that the many scholarly English translators involved placed a colon ( : ) after the word “fire.” In English grammar, that which follows a colon is an explanation of that which appears before the colon. Therefore, verse twelve explains the phrase, “and with fire.” That verse twelve (as well as the preceding verse, ten) has reference to the unquenchable fire of hell can not successfully be denied! Also proven by verse twelve is the fact that the word “you” does not refer to everyone, but, rather, is used in the sense that there are those among “you” who will be baptized with the Holy Ghost, and with fire. Obviously, not all people would be cast into hell (immersed in fire)! Similarly, not all people would be immersed in the Holy Spirit. To apply Matthew 3:11-12 to all people, would force the conclusion that none will be saved.
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Friday, January 11, 2008
Daily Reading
CHRIST'S TEACHING ABOUT BENEFICENCE
"Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,.., and thy neighbour as thyself.... But he said, And who is my neighbour?"-- Luk_10:27-29.
WE CANNOT live alone. No one of us can be entirely independent of others.
When we talk about neighbours, we naturally think of those who live next door, and we are apt to reduce the divine command to those who reside in the same street. If these are very comfortable and well-to-do, it seems as though there is not much scope for helping them. This definition of neighbours, however, is altogether too narrow and contracted, as our Lord shows in the parable of the Good Samaritan. The lawyer asked who was his neighbour, and Jesus said, "Be a neighbour to someone else.'" And if it be asked what kind of people I am to neighbour, the answer comes: "Make no distinction of race or creed; but wherever you come across a man who has been stripped, beaten, robbed, and is half-dead, don't wait for other men to succour him. but bind up his wounds; minister to him, and treat him as though you loved him with the natural love of brotherhood."
Daily Reading
QUESTION: Do you believe that the Holy Spirit is of no use today?
ANSWER: The Holy Spirit is God and has revealed Himself to us through the written Word. To believe that the Holy Spirit is of no use would be to reject the very gospel by which we are saved. However, our understanding of the Holy Spirit cannot be based upon the feelings, doctrines and traditions of men! We must believe and accept the Holy Spirit according to the gospel He has given! To do otherwise, would be to deny Him in disbelief!
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ANSWER: The Holy Spirit is God and has revealed Himself to us through the written Word. To believe that the Holy Spirit is of no use would be to reject the very gospel by which we are saved. However, our understanding of the Holy Spirit cannot be based upon the feelings, doctrines and traditions of men! We must believe and accept the Holy Spirit according to the gospel He has given! To do otherwise, would be to deny Him in disbelief!
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Thursday, January 10, 2008
Daily Reading
Jas 5:19 Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back,
Jas 5:20 let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.
Jas 5:20 let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.
Daily Reading
QUESTION: Were not the people in Acts 19:1-7 baptized in the Holy Spirit?
ANSWER: No! They received the “gifts” of speaking in foreign languages and prophecy through the laying on of Paul’s hands (vs.6).
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ANSWER: No! They received the “gifts” of speaking in foreign languages and prophecy through the laying on of Paul’s hands (vs.6).
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Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Daily Reading
QUESTION: Does not Jesus tell Nicodemus (and us) that he needed to be baptized in the Holy Spirit (John 3:5)?
ANSWER: No! Jesus is simply saying that baptism in water is through the agency (direction) of the Holy Spirit. Paul says the same thing in 1 Corinthians 12:13, “for by one Spirit (by His direction) are we all baptized into one body.” The command to be immersed in water comes only through His Word! That Jesus is not telling Nicodemus to be baptized in the Holy Spirit is evidenced by the fact that, at this time, the Holy Spirit had not yet been given (John 7:39). As well, the Holy Spirit was to come only as a “promise” (John 14:16-17; John 14:26; John 15:26; John 16:7; John 16:13; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4). Neither the apostles, nor any, were ever “commanded” to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. The only baptism of commandment is water baptism for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38).
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ANSWER: No! Jesus is simply saying that baptism in water is through the agency (direction) of the Holy Spirit. Paul says the same thing in 1 Corinthians 12:13, “for by one Spirit (by His direction) are we all baptized into one body.” The command to be immersed in water comes only through His Word! That Jesus is not telling Nicodemus to be baptized in the Holy Spirit is evidenced by the fact that, at this time, the Holy Spirit had not yet been given (John 7:39). As well, the Holy Spirit was to come only as a “promise” (John 14:16-17; John 14:26; John 15:26; John 16:7; John 16:13; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4). Neither the apostles, nor any, were ever “commanded” to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. The only baptism of commandment is water baptism for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38).
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Daily Reading
Pro 13:20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Pro 13:21 Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.
Pro 13:21 Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.
Daily Reading
QUESTION: Does not Joel 2:28 teach that the Holy Spirit would be poured out upon all flesh? Why do you restrict this to the apostles and the household of Cornelius?
ANSWER: The outpouring of the Holy Spirit was indeed upon all flesh, i.e., both the Jews and the Gentiles. However, to assume that “all flesh” refers to “all men” is to assume too much! If such were the case, one would necessarily and logically have to agree that the Holy Spirit was also poured out even upon sinners! The outpouring of the Holy Spirit as prophesied in Joel 2:28 is not restricted only to the apostles and the household of Cornelius! This, however, does not mean that others were baptized in the Holy Spirit! They were not (See above answers)! It simply means that miraculous gifts were poured out upon others, not through Holy Spirit baptism, but through the laying on of the apostle’s hands.
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Monday, January 7, 2008
Daily Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, your words are so humbling and convicting. You are so perfect in every way. I am so imperfect in every area. Lord, even the actions that I thought were acceptable in Your sight were polluted by unacceptable attitudes that fall so far short of the standard of Your perfections. Thus, I cast myself upon Your mercy and grace, looking to You for the only remedies that will ever suffice, even Your forgiveness and Your transforming power, through Christ my Lord and Savior, Amen.
Daily Reading
QUESTION: What is the “gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38)?
ANSWER: Acts 3:19 is a parallel passage to Acts 2:38. They teach the same thing and explain each other!
Acts 2:38: “Repent, and be baptized for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Acts 3:19: “Repent, and be converted that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. The “gift of the Holy Spirit” or “the refreshing that comes from the presence of the Lord” is the many blessings each Christian derives from the Holy Spirit according to His will. In the first century, the many blessings (times of refreshing) from the Holy Spirit would have included miraculous gifts. Today, the many blessings (times of refreshing) from the Holy Spirit do not include miraculous gifts, because their purpose has ceased to exist. (See preceding questions).
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ANSWER: Acts 3:19 is a parallel passage to Acts 2:38. They teach the same thing and explain each other!
Acts 2:38: “Repent, and be baptized for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Acts 3:19: “Repent, and be converted that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. The “gift of the Holy Spirit” or “the refreshing that comes from the presence of the Lord” is the many blessings each Christian derives from the Holy Spirit according to His will. In the first century, the many blessings (times of refreshing) from the Holy Spirit would have included miraculous gifts. Today, the many blessings (times of refreshing) from the Holy Spirit do not include miraculous gifts, because their purpose has ceased to exist. (See preceding questions).
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Sunday, January 6, 2008
Just A Reminder
This is Sunday the first day of the week. The scriptures tells us this is the Lords day. So what better way to start day than going to Bible study and Worship service. Hope to see you at services. Everyone is always welcome.
Act 20:7 Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight.
Act 20:7 Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight.
Daily Reading
The Message of the Law: Be Loving
"Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?" Jesus said to him, " 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets." (Mat_22:36-40)
"Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?" Jesus said to him, " 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets." (Mat_22:36-40)
Daily Reading
QUESTION: What is the difference between the words “Ghost” and “Spirit”?
ANSWER: There is no scriptural difference between these two words. At the time of the King James translation, the word “Ghost” was used in the same way the word “Spirit” is used today. However, the word “Ghost” has been foolishly and childishly narrowed in meaning through the years to represent an imaginary disembodied being whose purpose it is to travel about frightening people.
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ANSWER: There is no scriptural difference between these two words. At the time of the King James translation, the word “Ghost” was used in the same way the word “Spirit” is used today. However, the word “Ghost” has been foolishly and childishly narrowed in meaning through the years to represent an imaginary disembodied being whose purpose it is to travel about frightening people.
For Further Information Contact:Truth For The World P.O. Box 5048Duluth, GA 30096-0065e-mail: info@tftw.org
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