on these things - JULY 2010
UNIT ... (Part II)
Friday, July 16, 2010
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In Part I, we saw that "do something in the name of another implies authorization, instruction, formation and representation. All this is consistent when applied to the relationship between members of an assembly and the Lord himself. " And the author then touched the issues of authorization and instruction, and the rest of his article follows: Conformation: "Can two walk together except they be agreed?" (Amos 3:3). The new believer should be added to any meeting without first being convinced that their practices conform to biblical teachings. It is recommended that practice in some places, ie only baptize those who have completed two years of Bible study led by the elderly. This is extreme, but some have gone to the other extreme of not providing any training for those seeking the baptism. Whatever the attitude taken by the responsible brothers christening, it is recommended that each person has beliefs about the doctrines and practices of the assembly. Feel, in this sense that his life is guided by the Word of God, gives confidence to the believer regarding your service and give joy to enjoy brotherly communion with others who share his convictions. Obedience to the Lord will save a life barren and selfish, not fruit to the glory of Christ.
Representation: An ambassador must be well aware that he lives among those who do not know his hometown but only through him. Everything you see in it, whether good or bad, attribute it to his countrymen as if characteristic of every one of them. For this very reason the ambassador is very careful in how they act, expressed and presented to the public because he wants to leave a favorable impression of your country.
also a believer in Christ is leaving impressions wherever he goes. For many, the saving represents profound changes in vocabulary, clothing, activities and companions. The unsaved are set much in it to know what the Gospel. Many who believe in the Lord trace their salvation to the first impressions left by a brother or sister. As an example, Jose Naranjo, known servant of the Lord in Venezuela, blacksmith and strong character while living without Christ, confessed faith in the Lord. Then he looked at life changes, but Carmen, his wife, waited three months thinking that everything was going to happen. Realizing that the changes were permanent, she also accepted Christ.
In its activities, the ambassador is instructed by his government and is not free to make personal decisions. So God has not left us with no clear direction regarding His will. The believer who wants to honor and obey the Scriptures is all that is necessary to order his life according to God's will. This is true, especially with respect to an assembly gathered in the Name of the Lord. Cults are held, and held its shape, should never be merely the result of men's opinions. On the contrary, should have a firm basis in Scripture. He who lives to please himself, doing his own will, did not represent anyone. Congregating
"in the name of the Lord" is an expression that requires a lot of believers, but the way satisfying. Not the way popular. The Lord gave to His listeners a narrow road, saying "few there be that find it." Compared His disciples to "little flock" but inspired confidence in them, saying: "Fear not, for your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" (Luke 12:32). JWR
of the magazine: "Gathered in His Name", 2003, No. 3, pp. 6-9.
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Proverbs 3:9-10 "Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all thine increase, your barns will be filled with plenty and your vats will overflow with new wine."
v. 9 Here Solomon is the subject of good stewardship and finance. We give God His portion. He is the owner of the planet (1 Chronicles 29:14), and we are here to manage their possessions. He expects us to honor him in our way of giving, but not all offerings do. We give a percentage of our earnings and any salary increase - the first fruits means first, not what is left at the end. In the Old Testament instructed the people of Israel to tithe and give. In the New Testament, the rule is to give as the Lord has prospered (1 Cor 16:2). V.
10 God promised the people of Israel that if he had faithfully tithes and offerings, have large crops of grain and grapes. Blessings emphasized in the Old Testament were more earthly material blessings. Not so in the New Testament. Here the emphasis is on the spiritual blessings in heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3).
Here we see part of what includes "every spiritual blessing" :
Life Everlasting forgiveness, redemption, reconciliation, salvation, acceptance in the Beloved, justification, sanctification, glorification, the Spirit's anointing, a new citizenship, joy, peace, hope, rest, freedom, purpose in life and satisfaction. We are complete in Christ, we are loved by God as He loves Christ, Christ is our High Priest, Intercessor, Advocate, and Socorro, the Holy Spirit dwells in us, we are baptized by the Spirit into the body of Christ, we have the seal and earnest of the Spirit, we are children of God, heirs of God, holy and royal priests, more than conquerors and we will be conformed to His image.
wealth in our tiempos es más una prueba que un índice de la bendición o aprobación de Dios. Por eso los discípulos estaban sorprendidos cuando Jesús dijo que es díficil que entre un rico en el reino. Su forma de pensar se basaba en el Viejo Pacto y sus enseñanzas. Tenían que cambiar y adaptar sus pensamientos al Nuevo Testamento.
A continuación vienen unas percepciones neotestamentarias acerca de las ofrendas:
· Primero debemos darnos al Señor (2 Co. 8:5).
· Debemos estar dispuestos a ofrendar a veces más de lo que esperábamos. Los macedonios dieron más allá de sus fuerzas (2 Co. 8:3). También hizo así la viuda en Marcos 12:42-44.
· Nuestras ofrendas deben ser systematic: "the first day of the week" (1 Cor 16:2).
• Must be planned, not unplanned and random (2 Cor 9:7).
· We offer up voluntiaria and cheerfully, not grudgingly or under compulsion (2 Cor 8:3, 9:7).
• The gift should be something private. We should not make offerings to be seen. No your right hand know what your sinister (Matthew 6:2-4, Luke. 18:12).
Do not we offer up more than God or be more generous than Him (Luke 6:38).
· What offering only symbolizes everything we have belongs to God (Ps. 50:12).
• The offering is a priestly act of worship (Heb. 13:16).
As much as gifts, will never be adequate in response to all He has done for us.
Divine Tips About Money
Proverbs 3:9-10 "Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all thine increase, your barns will be filled with plenty and your vats will overflow with new wine."
v. 9 Here Solomon is the subject of good stewardship and finance. We give God His portion. He is the owner of the planet (1 Chronicles 29:14), and we are here to manage their possessions. He expects us to honor him in our way of giving, but not all offerings do. We give a percentage of our earnings and any salary increase - the first fruits means first, not what is left at the end. In the Old Testament instructed the people of Israel to tithe and give. In the New Testament, the rule is to give as the Lord has prospered (1 Cor 16:2). V. 10 God promised the people of Israel that if he had faithfully tithes and offerings, have large crops of grain and grapes. Blessings emphasized in the Old Testament were more earthly material blessings. Not so in the New Testament. Here the emphasis is on the spiritual blessings in heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3).
Here we see part of what includes "every spiritual blessing" :
Life Everlasting forgiveness, redemption, reconciliation, salvation, acceptance in the Beloved, justification, sanctification, glorification, the Spirit's anointing, a new citizenship, joy, peace, hope, rest, freedom, purpose in life and satisfaction. We are complete in Christ, we are loved by God as He loves Christ, Christ is our High Priest, Intercessor, Advocate, and Socorro, the Holy Spirit dwells in us, we are baptized by the Spirit into the body of Christ, we have the seal and earnest of the Spirit, we are children of God, heirs of God, holy and royal priests, more than conquerors and we will be conformed to His image.
wealth in our tiempos es más una prueba que un índice de la bendición o aprobación de Dios. Por eso los discípulos estaban sorprendidos cuando Jesús dijo que es díficil que entre un rico en el reino. Su forma de pensar se basaba en el Viejo Pacto y sus enseñanzas. Tenían que cambiar y adaptar sus pensamientos al Nuevo Testamento.
A continuación vienen unas percepciones neotestamentarias acerca de las ofrendas:
· Primero debemos darnos al Señor (2 Co. 8:5).
· Debemos estar dispuestos a ofrendar a veces más de lo que esperábamos. Los macedonios dieron más allá de sus fuerzas (2 Co. 8:3). También hizo así la viuda en Marcos 12:42-44.
· Nuestras ofrendas deben ser systematic: "the first day of the week" (1 Cor 16:2).
• Must be planned, not unplanned and random (2 Cor 9:7).
· We offer up voluntiaria and cheerfully, not grudgingly or under compulsion (2 Cor 8:3, 9:7).
• The gift should be something private. We should not make offerings to be seen. No your right hand know what your sinister (Matthew 6:2-4, Luke. 18:12).
Do not we offer up more than God or be more generous than Him (Luke 6:38).
· What offering only symbolizes everything we have belongs to God (Ps. 50:12).
• The offering is a priestly act of worship (Heb. 13:16).
As much as gifts, will never be adequate in response to all He has done for us.
William MacDonald, translated from his new commentary on Proverbs, Gospel Folio Press, pp. 35-37
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"Look in the Bible and read for yourself in the only two chapters where the word "predestined" . The first is Romans 8:29-30, and the other is Ephesians 1:5 and 11. Notice that in these four verses there is no reference to heaven or hell, but the topic of becoming like Christ. Nowhere do the Scriptures say that God predestined some to be saved and others to perdition. Men are saved or lost depending on their attitude toward the Lord Jesus Christ. Predestination means that one day all the redeemed will be like the Lord Jesus. "
"DL Moody used to say simply that the elect are all those who believe in Him, and non-elect are those who refuse to believe. This is precisely what the Scriptures teach. The invitation is for everyone, and those who accept it are chosen. Remember, the Scriptures never say that Christ died for the elect. "
"Anyone who believes" means exactly this: "anyone ..." Only a theologian with preconceived ideas, with an agenda to fulfill, would think that this means only the elect. "
HA Ironside Comments on Calvinism
"Look in the Bible and read for yourself in the only two chapters where the word "predestined" . The first is Romans 8:29-30, and the other is Ephesians 1:5 and 11. Notice that in these four verses there is no reference to heaven or hell, but the topic of becoming like Christ. Nowhere do the Scriptures say that God predestined some to be saved and others to perdition. Men are saved or lost depending on their attitude toward the Lord Jesus Christ. Predestination means that one day all the redeemed will be like the Lord Jesus. " "DL Moody used to say simply that the elect are all those who believe in Him, and non-elect are those who refuse to believe. This is precisely what the Scriptures teach. The invitation is for everyone, and those who accept it are chosen. Remember, the Scriptures never say that Christ died for the elect. "
"Anyone who believes" means exactly this: "anyone ..." Only a theologian with preconceived ideas, with an agenda to fulfill, would think that this means only the elect. "
- HA Ironside http://www.thebereancall.org/node/8145
quoted in the book: THE BIBLE IS Calvinism? By Carlos Thomas Knott
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Nowadays people almost anywhere in the world can communicate quickly and easily via the internet and email. No But I must confess I feel a personal concern, although I admit I can be the only one sitting.
I remember the days of the pioneer missionaries, and how they were isolated from the world outside of where they served, and when difficulties arose, they communicated with the Lord. They prayed, and were supplying their needs! But today, I fear that instead of praying to our Father in secret (Matt. 6:6), send an email to the saints. Today it is possible to put all the knowledge of the holy instant, as if they were the source of solutions to our problems. Many brothers, in our country and in foreign countries, can inform others about his work almost every hour, telling their spiritual, physical or economic. Perhaps the missionaries of old writing once a month or every two months, and many have never discussed their financial needs. However, prayed every day, and the Lord heard and faithfully provided. Do we spend more time with the email on your knees praying?
Who do we have faith in God or men? We must remember that our heavenly Father to whom we go in time of need. "I intend to suggest that we ignore the opportunities that technology provides us? No, but I suggest that we be careful that the email does not take the place of prayer and faith in the Lord. Prayer is more powerful than email!
adapted from an article in the journal Steve Hulshizer Milk & Honey (Milk and Honey)
quoted in the book: THE BIBLE IS Calvinism? By Carlos Thomas Knott
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Nowadays people almost anywhere in the world can communicate quickly and easily via the internet and email. No But I must confess I feel a personal concern, although I admit I can be the only one sitting.
I remember the days of the pioneer missionaries, and how they were isolated from the world outside of where they served, and when difficulties arose, they communicated with the Lord. They prayed, and were supplying their needs! But today, I fear that instead of praying to our Father in secret (Matt. 6:6), send an email to the saints. Today it is possible to put all the knowledge of the holy instant, as if they were the source of solutions to our problems. Many brothers, in our country and in foreign countries, can inform others about his work almost every hour, telling their spiritual, physical or economic. Perhaps the missionaries of old writing once a month or every two months, and many have never discussed their financial needs. However, prayed every day, and the Lord heard and faithfully provided. Do we spend more time with the email on your knees praying?
Who do we have faith in God or men? We must remember that our heavenly Father to whom we go in time of need. "I intend to suggest that we ignore the opportunities that technology provides us? No, but I suggest that we be careful that the email does not take the place of prayer and faith in the Lord. Prayer is more powerful than email!
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