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dt29 -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (11/26/2008 1:43:28 PM)

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And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to Him to God the Father.

Colossians 3:17 (NASB)



Everything about ourselves must be grown out of Christ and rooted in the gospel. If you watch a movie, work, talk with someone, surf the net, exercise, give, or recieve, etc. This way of thinking will begin to sift out those wasteful or ungodly things.



dt29 -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (11/26/2008 1:56:48 PM)

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As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.

James 2:26 (NIV)


I think this verse issued a strong contrast between true faith and intellectual acceptable of Christ.

To be intellectually atune to Christ existence, his life and ministry does not mean one is reborn. But faith by a regenerated follower is always evident by the Christ-like concern for spreading the gospel and tending to the flock.

A philosopher in ancient Greece or Rome at the time, would be widely respected and uplifted for their writings and assesment of things, but they had little deeds, only wisdom, therefore only defined by their wisdom. Christ ministered God's word to people and performed miracles to God's glory. I am not saying we must perform miracles, but we minister God's word to people and are ambassators of Christ as reborn followers of Christ.



dt29 -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (11/26/2008 2:04:43 PM)

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See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.

Colossians 3:8


I think this verse is a strong warning against what so many are doing in our current times, relying on self and human knowledge.



dt29 -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (11/26/2008 2:06:52 PM)

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The Lord answered Job out of the storm. He said....
.... Where were you when I laid the earth's foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its footings set, or who laid it's cornerstone--- while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy?
Job 38:1 & 4-7



Basically telling Job that I am God!!!!



humbleinspirit -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (11/30/2008 5:00:39 PM)

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Another great one as usual Niki![sm=icon_smile_super.gif]



[sm=biggrin.gif] Thank you for your words of encouragement, Mike! =)


You're welcome Niki!



Trinity_3persons -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (12/4/2008 3:23:18 PM)

Thank you everyone for all your honest and insightful comments:

greatdivide46
Lapidoth
Bluethread
humbleinspirit
bob97
Liveloved
Irdl3537
cog41
gmc4Jesus
Thessa
PopsiLufsJesus
dt29
(and anyone else that I was clumsy enough to forget!)

I appreciate all your comments and the words of encouragement that all of you have posted on this thread. [sm=icon_smile.gif]
Please feel free to continue to leave comments. You all are very insightful and everyone is doing such a great job; I am inspired by your knowledge and deep prespective.

God Bless all of you beyond any human measure!

~ Trinity_3persons



P.S. Anyone is welcome to leave comments on this thread (as long as they are not rude, discrimintory, vulgar, racist, sexist, etc.). Thank you ~ <3 ~



Trinity_3persons -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (12/4/2008 4:29:38 PM)

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)



humbleinspirit -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (12/7/2008 2:12:37 PM)

Heya Niki, how are you doing?



Mark328 -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (12/7/2008 4:02:20 PM)

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Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)


First time for me at this particular thread....

My take on this verse is that since it's what's in your heart that runs the course of your life, that you should keep your heart as pure as possible. For instance, a bad heart (or negative feelings on life) leads to a bad life (life of anger and bitterness) while a good heart produces a life of peace and joy.



Trinity_3persons -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (12/11/2008 6:58:54 PM)

I'm doing fine, Mike. Thank you! [:)]

Thank you, Mark328 for posting on this thread! Your thoughts, opinions, and insight are welcome here.



Trinity_3persons -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (12/11/2008 7:01:54 PM)

Each on should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else.

Galatians 6:4 (NIV)



Mark328 -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (12/12/2008 12:17:25 PM)

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Each on should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else.

Galatians 6:4 (NIV)


You have to set the standard for yourself, and don't let others set that standard for you. Plus, I think it's fair to say also that it's easy for your ego to be inflated by others. This verse seems to say, "Don't worry about the opinions of others; instead, do what is right in your heart."

Someone can say that you're doing a great and noble thing, but you yourself may not feel that way at all. That's another way of looking at this verse, too.



Trinity_3persons -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (12/19/2008 3:56:40 PM)

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Each on should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else.

Galatians 6:4 (NIV)



Someone can say that you're doing a great and noble thing, but you yourself may not feel that way at all. That's another way of looking at this verse, too.


That is a very good point.



Trinity_3persons -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (12/19/2008 3:59:39 PM)

Out of his glorious, unlimited resources he will give you the mighty inner strengthening of his Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 3:16 (TLB)



Trinity_3persons -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (12/31/2008 2:58:52 PM)

Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.

Psalm 102:25 (KJV)



Trinity_3persons -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (1/8/2009 12:32:41 AM)

So we do not look at what we can see right now, the troubles all around us, but we look forward to the joys in heaven which we have not yet seen...

2 Corinthians 4:18 (TLB)



humbleinspirit -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (1/10/2009 10:56:32 PM)

Another good verse Niki, but I should duly say that they are all good even if I do not always comment on them at all. [:)]



Trinity_3persons -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (1/15/2009 9:03:43 PM)

Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. Blessed are those whose strength is in you.....

Psalm 84:4-5 (NIV)



Trinity_3persons -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (1/23/2009 2:12:42 PM)

Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear - hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.

Jude 1:22 & 23



Trinity_3persons -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (1/23/2009 2:16:57 PM)

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Another good verse Niki, but I should duly say that they are all good even if I do not always comment on them at all. [:)]



Thanks, Mike! [:)] Don't worry about not always comments on the verses that post; I don't want you to feel like you have to comment on my verses (esp. not every single one of them)! I really appreciate the many nice and encouraging comments that you have already left for me (as to date). [:D]



harmonmsp -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (1/24/2009 1:37:55 AM)

Hi hi. Just perusing. I like this thread. :)

I think that, for the Jude verse, I am struck by how I have the potential to be (and have actually been) unmerciful to those who doubt or who have fallen aside at the time, when I should be the opposite. Those who doubt are in a position of more need than I, and therefore it is my responsibility to have grace and patience for that stage of spiritual formation. In fact, I need grace even when I purport to offer grace. This is certain: there's really no doubting that we ought to be merciful regardless of circumstances.



humbleinspirit -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (1/24/2009 9:27:39 AM)

Hiya Niki, thanks for your comments! Oh, btw, I was the one who starred your blog. [:)]

Welcome to forums Michael!



Trinity_3persons -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (2/4/2009 11:14:53 PM)

Come, let us return to the Lord...... he will heal us....... he will bind up our wounds.

Hosea 6:1 (NIV)



Trinity_3persons -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (2/19/2009 8:54:25 PM)

February 19, 2009


I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.

John 12:24



humbleinspirit -> RE: Bible Verse and Discussion Thread (2/21/2009 9:21:14 PM)

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February 19, 2009


I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.

John 12:24


Very good Niki, thanks for the reminder! [:)]



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