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This is why we go and sin no more: Galatians 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

This is why we are warned about practicing the works of the flesh, because those that do will not inherit the kingdom of God.

19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Galatians 5:19-21

  • those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

We as Christians have the choice to walk according to the Spirit or practice the works of the flesh.

Those who practice the works of the flesh will not inherit the kingdom of God.


JLB
 
I think this scripture itself is God's sending to this community. His Word, given at the proper time and place as the word against what has arrived here as the enemy of the Word's word. 1John 3:6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.

God bless you sir for hearkening unto our Lord's leading in this time and place. It is deeply appreciated. :hug In the love of our great Lord, Papyrus.

Let's be those who make it our aim to abide in Him, and walk according to His Spirit.

Amen.


JLB
 
Let's be those who make it our aim to abide in Him, and walk according to His Spirit.

Amen.


JLB
I am glad I am an ignorant Mississippi redneck at times.

At the garden creation God made the physical creation and he rested. We took advantage of his work.

On the cross Jesus bore our sins and took care of our eternal life. We enter into his work through belief, and rest in what Jesus accomplished.

JLB you sure think at times. Maybe I should say the spirit speaks. I am amazed at our selfish ambitions (our being in charge of salvation).

We do see through a glass darkly.

redneck
eddif
 
yup and i know what scripture says but we still sin one them scriptures ahrd to explain
I Peter 2:24
He did the work.
That we might die
And
Have righteousness.

I could write the rest of my short life and never do His work full justice.

eddif
 
This is why we are warned about practicing the works of the flesh, because those that do will not inherit the kingdom of God.

19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Galatians 5:19-21

  • those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

We as Christians have the choice to walk according to the Spirit or practice the works of the flesh.

Those who practice the works of the flesh will not inherit the kingdom of God.


JLB
I agree. Either you are of God or you are of the world as there is no fence riding.
 
yup and i know what scripture says but we still sin one them scriptures ahrd to explain

Do we always abide in Him? I would have to say our spirit does as it is indwelled with Gods Holy Spirit that we can not sin, but we are still housed in this corruptible flesh that will fall at times. When we do fall short God is quick to forgive us when we ask for forgiveness, but grace does not give us a license to sin.
 
I agree. Either you are of God or you are of the world as there is no fence riding.

Paul warned these Spirit filled Christians that practicing the works of the flesh, would result in them not inheriting the kingdom of God.

He had warned them already about this, so this was another warning, and his motive was to get them to stop practicing the works of the flesh and get them to start walking according to the Spirit, so that they would inherit eternal life, rather than the wrath of God.

... of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.


JLB
 
I am glad I am an ignorant Mississippi redneck at times.

At the garden creation God made the physical creation and he rested. We took advantage of his work.

On the cross Jesus bore our sins and took care of our eternal life. We enter into his work through belief, and rest in what Jesus accomplished.

JLB you sure think at times. Maybe I should say the spirit speaks. I am amazed at our selfish ambitions (our being in charge of salvation).

We do see through a glass darkly.

redneck
eddif

Yes resting in what He accomplished on the cross, by yielding to and being led by His Spirit within us, Who desires for us to express the righteous and loving Life of our Savior, rather than the self centered life we once walked in, gratifying the sinful desires of our flesh.

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Romans 8:1

From what I see, in the scriptures, it's up to each of us, who have believed, to either obey the truth within us, by living our lives according to the Spirit, or to obey the unrighteous desires of our flesh.

IOW, God does not force us to be led by the Spirit.


How do you see it?


JLB
 
Paul warned these Spirit filled Christians that practicing the works of the flesh, would result in them not inheriting the kingdom of God.
Dear Brother JLB, what if they’re not Spirit filled, and the Holy Spirit is only with them as the apostles prior to Pentecost?

Joh 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; . . . he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

Thus the question in Act 19:2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? :shrug
 
Dear Brother JLB, what if they’re not Spirit filled, and the Holy Spirit is only with them as the apostles prior to Pentecost?

Joh 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; . . . he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

Thus the question in Act 19:2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? :shrug

Are you saying the UPC doctrine that if a person isn't baptized in the a Holy Spirit they are not saved, is a biblical doctrine?

Maybe God has exceptions for people who have been taught falsely about the Holy Spirit.

I can only point out what he scrptures say about walking according to the Spirit, as well as receiving the Holy Spirit, and leave the Judgement of who will saved on the Day of Judgement or not to Him. :shrug


JLB
 
He had warned them already about this, so this was another warning, and his motive was to get them to stop practicing the works of the flesh and get them to start walking according to the Spirit, so that they would inherit eternal life, rather than the wrath of God.
(Gal 5:21)... of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Gal 5:18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

Jas 2:10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

BUT LORD, I ONLY BROKE THE SPEED LIMIT fifty times, and sometimes I did it on purpose to avoid running head on into oncoming traffic when passing that old slow driving lady!!! Surely LORD, You can understand that, can’t You?

You did? As the woman caught in the very act of adultery, didn’t you read where I told her to SIN NO MORE in Jn 8:11? Are you beginning to use 1Jn 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness., as the reason to continue practicing sin? Has it come to this that as Rom 6:1 is written: Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? QUIT SPEEDING!

1Jn 2:3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
1Jn 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. QUIT SPEEDING?

Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Eph 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Do you realize that all children of God are already heirs of God according to Rom 8:17? And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; IF so be that we suffer (endure) with him, that we may be also glorified together. There is great purpose and reward for following the Holy Spirit instead of the flesh. We even read in Rev 19:7-8 that the bride of Christ has made herself ready for that place round about and in the midst of Jesus’ throne due to her righteousness (righteous acts) qualifying her for that select company of the elect.

Just messing with you my sweet brother in Christ. Love you in Jesus’ name. :wave2
 
Are you saying the UPC doctrine that if a person isn't baptized in the a Holy Spirit they are not saved, is a biblical doctrine?
Not at all. Consider the following.
Act 19:5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. (Are these disciples Paul baptized now saved?)
Why didn't the Holy Ghost come on them prior to Paul laying hands on them? If Paul even asked the question if they had received the Holy Spirit since they believed in Acts 19:2, doesn't that suggest that there's the possibility that someone could believe unto salvation without being filled?
Act 19:6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
 
What about the law that is being written directly into our hearts by the very hand of God??
  • Yes, we have exchanged our sin and shame for His righteousness.
  • We are also transformed by the renewing of our minds because we think on Him each moment even when and maybe especially when we are dealing with our loved ones, His loved ones...
  • And we are all subject to His Word and His Kindness.
For it's not by might, and not by strength [or other artifice of man] "but by my Spirit, saith the Lord," and Jesus read and heard! this and He sent the Comforter to us as our Teacher and it is the Holy Spirit which was delivered to man when the time was full, and is given to every person, even as many as the Lord, thy God shall call.

Public Domain said:
38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all who are far off, even as many as the Lord our God will call to himself.”

40
With many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!”

41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized.

Then, as now, not all were 'receptive'.

So it's HIS job to join us together and in that process we begin to better identify with each other. They (those outside) shall know us for they see His love as a Marker over us - the banner over us IS love. God is Love. They shall know us for the love we have, one for the other. It's just a matter of getting our flesh outta the way and leaning to speak. Baby-steps. Until such time as we are mature, we may also call to our Holy One for translation service. He is more than able to get us there and to provide child rearing service until such time as we are able to speak and HEY! Even walk, kinda by ourselves a little. It's bumpy at first, as any toddler knows.

But I digress. He writes the law into our hearts and he does this personally. It's not something we've never seen. He wrote into our very DNA and all that when He wove us together in the womb. We know that touch. And I've seen this happen. So have you. It starts when He draws me/us to Him out of concern for a loved one (it often starts this way in me, in any case - pardon my speaking for you, but I'm pretty sure this is true for most everybody and this 'concern for a loved one' used to be primarily my kids, but I go to him all concerned and petition Him and begin supplication and prayer. Also, there are provisions made for single people (as Paul teaches, that might even be preferred), but the point is you don't need kids to hear God, His is the job of Provider and provide well He does.

Sometimes He pretends to not be available (as seen by me) and this causes me to double down in my efforts and renew my petition in earnest this time. He winks and responds with something casual like, "Did you need Me?" It's like a shepherd playing with his sheep. He (often the youngest male of the Hebrew family) is given the responsibility of loving and caring for the sheep. And part of that includes playing with them. He may sneak a peek back and wait for a moment when they are not paying strict attention and then, if there happens to be a corner path or something to hide behind? He could quietly slip away. It's a game but the poor little sheep only know that he left them.

HE LEFT THEM?!? BAAAAAA!

Sure, there is a little panic but in this way too, God has provided. They start bleating and looking about, their senses are in full alert because of the danger of being alone on the trail and eventually one of them spots their shepherd and then? Much gambooling about ensues. They pronk in gladness and all manner of sheeply boisterousness breaks out.

So he may pretend to ignore me. And I am, by that time flabbergasted a little, and out it spills. No, I didn't surprise my Maker. He made me. But I tell him all about it. And he soothes me and as I pray and play and gambool and bleat, so He also takes note of my chief complaint. I want more light, so I may see better and be better equipped to deal with the trials that come to me in the darkness. I want to draw nigh to Him because I am assured that when I do? He also draws nigh (close) to me. Don't ya just love that? I do too.

And, so it goes on from there and He starts giving orders to His Servants, the angels, and messages are designed to bolster and encourage and answer my supplications. I get them and they sometimes come in the form of seeds, and Scripture references from the Highest Authority in the Land. It's insight, i tell you! Insight. But no, I'm not insightful, well, not that much but more like Him putting or bringing me into a place where I am receptive then there are some secret seeds planted. I am certain that you already know the next step.

Nurture or ignore. The Parable of the Seed comes to mind. But, pause with me for a moment and magnify God. Because what could be packed into those seeds? Could there be the germ-form of this very message that I am trying as faithfully as I am able to broadcast to each loved one here? I dunno, but it's possible. All things, for your Heavenly Father are.

And they don't have to be huge seeds to be valuable either. You've heard of tiny seeds being given glory. The mustard seed comes to mind. But it could be as easy as to pause and ask Google to look and tell me what, "Verily, verily..." could mean. Google told me that it could mean, "Amen, amen..." and could be given as an assurance. Here, I'll ask the TheGoo again and fetch the response to you here:

https://www.bing.com/search?q=verily literally means amen&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&pq=verily literally means amen&sc=0-27&sk=&cvid=C290C28778514767B6AB7EA912202FA5

In the King's English, the most literal translation means, you guessed it: "Amen" or so says TheGoo[gle] as reported here by your friend, Sparrow.

Switching to conversational mode. Kindly bear with me as I play and write, for I have permission to amuse myself as it seems good. Ready? Here we go:
The_Curious: ... So, I hear the curious ask, help me with this one, please?
me: ... Sure. What do you wanna know?
The_Curious: ... what could that possibly mean. You lost me.
me: ... Oh? I'm sorry. That was not my intent.
The_Curious: ... That doesn't answer my question, now does it. Please tell me.
me: ... I can't. I can only say what it might mean. Not what it does mean. To do that I must first appear before Him and ask, then I would be required to transport the Word of God to you, as if it were water and you were a thirsty camel, but you are not a camel and you have no need of this service from me. That aside, I will answer. "We already have His 'Amen' for so many, many things."
me_to_all: ... That's a hint. We are able to give Him an amen (ours) that may be added to His 'Amen' and we may also rest in that as one of the many great assurances that Paul goes on and on about in His careful teachings to his followers (us). Still, it is like you may rightly say, He did command two or more to join together in prayer, and He also forbade us from departing the company of the saints especially as we see the end coming near. It's just good for me and any who follow after me, to work out their own salvation (in private) before speaking. That's all.

Conclusion: The Law was / and is / and will continue to be written in our hearts, as promised. It was this promise that was given to the seed of the Woman in the beginning. It is this very seed, kept in our collective womb that is signaling because we are in birth pangs together. It is the very work of God by His Spirit and we will be allowed to show our religion (to quote James, a brother of ours) to be of use by controlling our mouths and especially our "seed" or words, that which comes out of us. Even that little thing, like "Verily, verily..." is okay to care and share. WE're just making Him First and giving Glory to Him in all things. Even those things revealed. Paul likes it when we are able to speak by way of revelation, yes?

So here is a little bird, giving you its highest assurance that this Word is true and you may rest in the consideration that this is my very most precious thing. Better than pearls, it is never tossed --> but only offered in the Spirit that it was given.

In different words, "It's okay. God is on His throne."

[NOTE: it is my habit to Edit after posting - I put pen to paper, write it as it flows then edit after]
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Done. Internal Timestamp: Still the first day of Winter Solstice per my way of thinking. BANG! Edit accomplished. Well. almost. It should be done now? You may tell me if it isn't. I'll try to hear ya and correct if able, at least acknowledge your contribution to our conversation, but then and again? You don't even need me for that. Bye for now.
 
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