http://www.talkjesus.com/ Christian chat rooms and messageboard. en Thu, 17 May 2012 15:06:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.talkjesus.com/images/element/misc/rss.jpg http://www.talkjesus.com/ http://www.talkjesus.com/prayer-request/41989-prayer-my-cousin-john.html Thu, 17 May 2012 15:05:56 GMT He had open Heart surgery yesterday at the age of 40, please add him and his family to your prayers. in Him, NC He had open Heart surgery yesterday at the age of 40, please add him and his family to your prayers.

in Him,

NC ]]> Prayer Request Ncdataman http://www.talkjesus.com/prayer-request/41989-prayer-my-cousin-john.html http://www.talkjesus.com/counseling/41988-am-i-guilty-not-guilty.html Thu, 17 May 2012 13:48:01 GMT I've done alot of things as a christian i am not proud of, and tried my best to do that which is correct, I was born a selfish person of sorts who always had what they wanted mixed with child abuse type of problems......... I am having bad dreams and waking up to strange situations spiritually of accusation........ but the most is, i did that which is some of the most by accident stupidest things to do in anger towards God in the insanity that was upon me I twice tried to turn God evil because i was extremely angry at God for all the sexual demonic abuse as a christian, i call it my moments of temporary insanity because of the idea of God's chastisement and what sick things the evil one was doing to me..... I am haunted about these two things i did by accident against God....... Can God give me an answer, i know in romans 8 for example i am forever loved no matter what, and even at church they will say God loves me unconditionally, but because of the bizarre experiences am i at fault for causing something wrong happening with God? I did everything in my power to correct what i did wrong, and i really need to escape the guilt and shame before heaven for example for what happened.......... can anyone help me with this? God bless love you brothers and sisters in Christ.

Corey ]]> Counseling goldbaby777 http://www.talkjesus.com/counseling/41988-am-i-guilty-not-guilty.html http://www.talkjesus.com/bible-study-hall/41987-need-your-opinion.html Thu, 17 May 2012 11:17:28 GMT There are not many letters in the New Testament that have produced
as much theology as Paul's letter to the Romans.

It is a panorama of doctrine and some chapters are very difficult to follow.
Here are two of the principle chapters of Romans, have a read and state in
15 lines or less what you believe Paul is saying.

Romans 7

4 Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law
through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another
to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God.

5 For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions which were aroused
by the law were at work in our members to bear fruit to death.

6 But now we have been delivered from the law, having died to what we w
ere held by, so that we should serve in the newness of the Spirit and
not in the oldness of the letter.

7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! On the contrary,
I would not have known sin except through the law. For I would not have
known covetousness unless the law had said, “You shall not covet.”

8 But sin, taking opportunity by the commandment, produced in me all manner
of evil desire. For apart from the law sin was dead.

9 I was alive once without the law, but when the commandment came,
sin revived and I died.

10 And the commandment, which was to bring life, I found to bring death.

11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it killed me.

12 Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good.

13 Has then what is good become death to me? Certainly not!
But sin, that it might appear sin, was producing death in me through
what is good, so that sin through the commandment might become exceedingly sinful.

14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin.

15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do,
that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do.

16 If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good.

17 But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.

18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells;
for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do
not find.

19 For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice.

20 Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.

21 I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good.

22 For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man.

23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind,
and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.

24 O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?

25 I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!
So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin.

Romans 8

1 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.

2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from
the law of sin and death.

3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh,
God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh,
on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh,

4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us
who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things
of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to
the law of God, nor indeed can be.

8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

9 But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God
dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.

10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but
the Spirit is life because of righteousness.

11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you,
He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies
through His Spirit who dwells in you. ]]> Bible Study Hall David777 http://www.talkjesus.com/bible-study-hall/41987-need-your-opinion.html http://www.talkjesus.com/lounge/41984-daily-your-presence-authenticity.html Thu, 17 May 2012 07:11:53 GMT AUTHENTICITY

"These are
the true words of God."
REVELATION 19:9


FROM THE FATHER'S HEART
My child, few things in this life are authentic. Avoid that which is false. Don't hid the real you under a bushel of pride, discontent, or comparison. Learn from Me. I'm the real thing. You cannot see Me in person or hear My voice audibly. You cannot feel the nail prints in My hand as Thomas did. But I am more real than your dearest loved one. When you reach out in faith, I will take your hand. I am always by your side, and always in your heart.

A GRATEFUL RESPONSE
People are always searching for the real thing, the genuine article, the pearl of great price. I, too, looked in vain until I found You, Lord. You are more authentic than the purest diamond, more precious than the costliest pearl. Jesus, You are the true God.

SIMPLE TRUTH

Where else can fellowship be so sweet - than to sit in His presence at Jesus' feet?

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'Sky and earth will wear out; my words won't wear out' Matthew 24:35

Do you have clothes in your wardrobe that you always reach for first? (No, we don't want to know about your "lucky pants"...) Got comfort clothes, that no matter how old or worn they get, still feel great on? Only when they're more "patch" than "pantaloon" might you dream of replacing them.

How good would it be if there was an outfit that would never go out of fashion, could be worn every day, never needing replacing, because it would never wear out?

Sound too good to be true? All good things must come to an end, right? Not all good things... There's one thing that will never become old, worn out or tatty: God says, 'Sky and earth will wear out; my words won't wear out'

And right there, in amongst God's words, is actually the most amazing outfit. Why don't you try it on? It was made with you in mind: 'Dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.' (Col. 3: 12-14 TM).

What now? As you get dressed, name each item from God's wardrobe (as you pull on your socks, speak out that you're putting on compassion, etc), and make it obvious to everyone who sees you that you're wearing love.

written by Bob Gass ]]> Daily Devotionals ladylovesJesus http://www.talkjesus.com/daily-devotionals/41983-word-4-u-2day-perfect-fit.html http://www.talkjesus.com/bible-study-hall/41982-god-gods.html Thu, 17 May 2012 06:34:19 GMT Given the First Cause, a.k.a., "the God of the living, not of the dead", "source of life" and purpose for the lives of the great pioneers of immortality such as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob (Ex. 3: 5-6; Matt. 22: 29-32); and Moses and Elijah (Matt. 17: 1-13; Luke 9: 28-36), etc., what is the single known criterion in the Scriptures by which people are called "gods"?

(John 10: 34-36) ]]> Bible Study Hall EphremHagos http://www.talkjesus.com/bible-study-hall/41982-god-gods.html http://www.talkjesus.com/daily-devotionals/41981-you-always-sober.html Thu, 17 May 2012 06:29:15 GMT As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully. (2 Timothy 4:5 NRSV)

I heard about a man named Paul Loettz who took a bad fall--puncturing his lung, breaking some ribs and bruising himself internally. Lying in an emergency room he probably thought things couldn't get worse, but they did! As he looked up from his hospital bed, he heard the two doctors responsible for his care arguing over who would get to put a tube into his crushed chest. The argument became a shoving match and one doctor threatened to have the other doctor removed by the security police. Loettz said, "Please, somebody, save my life!"

While the two doctors argued over procedure, two other doctors took responsibility for the patient and saved his life. That can happen in the church. We can become so caught up in trying to resolve our own internal conflicts that we forget we are called to minister to people.

Dear Jesus, remind me often of my mission to minister to all of your people. In your name, Amen.
Ron Newhouse ]]> Daily Devotionals shortlady http://www.talkjesus.com/daily-devotionals/41981-you-always-sober.html http://www.talkjesus.com/lounge/41980-now-these-three-remain-faith-hope-love.html Thu, 17 May 2012 06:27:18 GMT *Now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.* ***( 1 Corinthians 13:13 *NIV ) Faith comes from hearing the message, and the* message is heard through the word of Christ.* ( Romans 10:17 ) *Therefore it is written;*Be faithful,* even to the point of death, and I will give you the* crown of life. ***(... Now these three remain: faith, hope and
love. But the greatest of these is love.*
***( 1 Corinthians 13:13 *NIV )


Faith comes from hearing the message, and the*
message is heard through the word of Christ.*
( Romans 10:17 ) *Therefore it is written;*Be faithful,*
even to the point of death, and I will give you the*
crown of life. ***( Revelations 2:10 )

Hope is something we all need, for;*Hope deferred*
makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a*
tree of life. ( Proverbs 13:12 ) *Therefore;*May the
God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you
trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope
by the power of the Holy Spirit. *( Romans 15:13 )

As for Love, well;*This is love: not that we loved*
God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an
atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since
God so loved us, we also ought to love one
another. ( 1 John 4:10-11 ) *So;*Dear friends, let*
us love one another, for love comes from God.*
Everyone who loves has been born of God and*
knows God. Whoever does not love does not*
know God, because God is love. ( 1 John 4:7 ) **

In closing, remember that a life filled with love, hope
and faith, receives the fruit of the spirit, and;*the fruit of*
the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,*
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and
self-control. ***Amen. *( Galatians 5:22 )

All My Love & Prayers,
***********Pastor Allen* ]]> Lounge shortlady http://www.talkjesus.com/lounge/41980-now-these-three-remain-faith-hope-love.html http://www.talkjesus.com/church-sermons/41979-godliness-contentment.html Thu, 17 May 2012 05:39:18 GMT *Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. But godliness with contentment is great gain.* 1 Timothy 6:5-6 Those who do not embrace truth put gain ahead of all else, and then they do a little wishful thinking-in effect concluding that gain is... Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. But godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:5-6

Those who do not embrace truth put gain ahead of all else, and then they do a little wishful thinking-in effect concluding that gain is godliness.

But it isn't.

Material gain is not related to godliness, but contentment is.
Count your blessings and with them be thankful to the Lord.

For contentment with the Lord's blessings does constitute great gain and in that gain is godliness.

Come, Thou Fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise.

(From Choice Gleanings)


May this mini sermon from Choice Gleanings encourage you to count your many blessings....and with contentment rejoice and be glad.

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
2 Corinthians 9:8 ]]> Fragrant Grace http://www.talkjesus.com/church-sermons/41979-godliness-contentment.html http://www.talkjesus.com/new-members/41978-brief-introduction.html Thu, 17 May 2012 03:00:06 GMT *Hello, my name is Tommy, and my passion is for the truth, I was not saved while in the Church system for 15 years, as I was told that I was born a sinner, will always be a sinner, and there were no sins I had to stop to be saved or stay saved.* *I have spent the last 10 months studying the word of God, and learned most churches today teach some... Hello, my name is Tommy, and my passion is for the truth, I was not saved while in the Church system for 15 years, as I was told that I was born a sinner, will always be a sinner, and there were no sins I had to stop to be saved or stay saved.
I have spent the last 10 months studying the word of God, and learned most churches today teach some from of false teachings, such as original sin, imputation, mixed with many other reformed teachings not taught by the early church from Christ and his followers.
I know many will disagree with me on many of these issues, but alls I know as I am learning is that the only requirement to enter into the kingdom is repentance and faith proven by deeds, 2 Corin 7-10-11. where I was taught the sinners prayer saves, you just confess you are a sinner, then trust that Jesus took your place and wrath on the cross, thus He obeyed for you, and His righteousness has been imputed to you.
I believe Jesus calls us not to confess and trust, but to repent and obey from the heart, and then follow Him on the narrow road!
I believe Jesus came to set mankind free from the bondages of sin, once and for all, asking us to repent or perish, Luke 13-3.
I have asked this question to many, many, spiritual leaders, and ministries, and thay all teach and believe there is no sin one must stop to be saved, and once saved there is no sin one has to stop to stay saved, and I mean the vile sins of the flesh, such a porn, adultery, drunkenness, homosexuality, which are listed in scripture, Gal 5-19-21.
I believe the sin stops in repentance, or the heart hardens.
I came to a saving faith through repentance, forsaking my vile sins and love of the world, standing aloof of the church system that is full of false teachings, telling the gullible masses you surely will not die if you sin against God.
I believe the most important question we can ask ourselves, is there any sin one must stop such a fornicating, adultery, drunkenness etc to be saved?
Or do we get saved then try to stop the sin after the fact, I believe the scriptures are clear. Isa 55-7, 2 Corin 7-10-11, Acts 3-19. and many other scriptures that tell us we must repent to receive salvation, not get saved then repent as most teach.
We don't save ourselves, Jesus does, but we become savable through real repentance and a working faith in love, yes its works, but not works of the flesh such a keeping ordnances, rituals, laws, but the works of the heart through an obedient faith in love. its repentance for the remission of sins, not get saved and repent later, you do not receive the holy spirit still double minded and carnal inside!
Before anyone accuses me of works salvation, or trying to earn my salvation, or teaching sinless perfection, ask yourselves one question:
can any vile sinner such as a child molester, or serial killer get saved without repenting first?

How you answer this question will tell much about your theology, and your view of sin, righteousness and judgement.

I just dont see in the word where this is accceptable, as Jesus made it clear, to go an sin no more. John 8-11, and again I mean the vile sins of the flesh, rebellion against God, premeditated sin, not mistakes, poor judgements, faults, ignorance, etc,, but willful deliberate sins of the flesh, which must be crucified with Christ, Gal 2-20, not in provision but in reality. Romans 12-1-2. ]]> New Members Tommy061 http://www.talkjesus.com/new-members/41978-brief-introduction.html http://www.talkjesus.com/new-members/41977-new-place.html Thu, 17 May 2012 02:19:31 GMT Well I'm new here, but I am so excited to be apart of this! I can't wait to talk about the one who died for us. I seek Jesus Christ and I can't wait to meet new people who do the same! I would love to chat!
-Erin ]]> New Members ekayclarkson http://www.talkjesus.com/new-members/41977-new-place.html http://www.talkjesus.com/bible-study-hall/41975-hell-anything-like-do-unto-others-love-sin.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:22:49 GMT Some more enlightened Christians are trying to mature Christianity. Please Google ----- 'Hell' as an invention of the church ...]]> Is hell anything like -- do unto others and love the sinner?

Some more enlightened Christians are trying to mature Christianity.

Please Google ----- 'Hell' as an invention of the church


The Christian invention of hell and Christian strong desire for it to exist, shows a hatred that is quite deep within the Christian tribal soul.

Please Google ---- Carlton Pearson: To Hell and Back (Part 1)

Jesus would not cast the first stone yet Christians adamantly demand that he cast the last killing stone called hell.

You will reap what you sow Christian.

This will be you unless you repent from your hating ways. You are corrupting Jesus and his good archetypal name.

I predict this following for you if you do not lose your hate for those who just happen by accident of birth to not believe as you do. Beware.

Please Google ----South park - Kenny go to hell

Regards
DL


]]> Bible Study Hall Greatest I am http://www.talkjesus.com/bible-study-hall/41975-hell-anything-like-do-unto-others-love-sin.html http://www.talkjesus.com/church-sermons/41974-what-have-you-learned.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:15:21 GMT BGEA: The Three Invitations of Christ ]]> stephen http://www.talkjesus.com/church-sermons/41974-what-have-you-learned.html http://www.talkjesus.com/polls/41973-under-grace-should-we-continue-sin.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:43:59 GMT This may seem like a basic question to most of us, but it seems like whenever the subject of sin comes up, some people quickly answer, it's OK, we aren't under the law anymore. That is true, but even so, should we continue to sin?

Some verses to ponder....

Rom 6:14 Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God's grace.
Rom 6:15 Well then, since God's grace has set us free from the law, does that mean we can go on sinning? Of course not!
Rom 6:16 Don't you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God, which leads to righteous living.
Rom 6:17 Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you wholeheartedly obey this teaching we have given you.
Rom 6:18 Now you are free from your slavery to sin, and you have become slaves to righteous living.

John 14:15 "If you love Me, obey My commandments.

John 14:21 Those who accept My commandments and obey them are the ones who love Me. And because they love Me, My Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal Myself to each of them."

Note: I am not asking if our salvation depends on obedience, but since it doesn't "should" we continue to try to obey the law? ]]> Polls B-A-C http://www.talkjesus.com/polls/41973-under-grace-should-we-continue-sin.html http://www.talkjesus.com/lounge/41971-daily-your-presence-guaranteed-deposit.html Wed, 16 May 2012 06:34:10 GMT GUARANTEED DEPOSIT

Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose
and has given us the Spirit as a deposit,
guaranteeing what is to come.
2 CORINTHIANS 5:5


FROM THE FATHER'S HEART
My child, do you long to exchange your earthly clothes for heavenly garments? Do you know why death, illness, and difficult circumstances enter your life? Partly to make you homesick and keep you focused on what is to come, not what you see here. How do you know something better is coming? My Spirit, your guaranteed deposit, assures you. My Spirit bears witness that a wonderful future awaits you beyond this world!

A GRATEFUL RESPONSE
How do I know Your promises are true? How can I believe in someone I've never seen or touched? Because I have Your Spirit, Lord - my guaranteed deposit, my down payment, the One who lives inside and testifies to Your goodness. Lord, You give wonderful dividends.

SIMPLE TRUTH

God has no faith-back guarantee. Once you're His child, you're His forever.

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