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  1. I like KJV to be read in church, I dont know why.... but it just pleases me to hear it being read. But for daily reading, when I read it myself, I find the outdated language tedious. I own a KJV but seldom use it. For daily reading I prefer the NKJV. I have the NASB on CD's.
  2. Apostolicman, I am glad to see that you want to be in God's will in this matter, and that you are in prayer about it. I have made an observation, though, from your first post, that has me concerned. It's this: In the entire post, which is several lengthy paragraphs, I dont see any mention of what Jennifer's thoughts might be. I see your mutual friends appearing to be steering you into a relationship. Even her father seems to have by-passed her in the decision. Now, maybe this is a girl God would approve for you, but it's not up to your friends or families to say so... the final word is the Lord's. So I would advise you to take it very slow and easy. If anything develops between you and her, it should first be a good friendship. Get to know one another on different levels....not dating.... but association-- church functions, friendly gatherings (6 or more people but not necessarily 'couples'). Hey...it might turn out that you have nothing in common except your love for the Lord. And while this is probably the most important issue...it cannot be the only one. It could be that she isnt the one at all. But she might be the agent God chose to bring someone else into your life. Tell your friends that you appreciate their efforts, but that you'd really like to wait quietly on the Lord. He will not disappoint you, and we know His timing is perfect. (Don't forget what happened when Sarah took matters in her own hands instead of trusting God for His promise.)
  3. I think you may be a bit confused. As the first man created by God, Adam had no ancestors. We are the descendents of Adam, not his ancestors.
  4. ncorpotha, I can emphasize somewhat with you. My dear husband of over 42 years is not a believer, and therefore has little interest in biblical spiritual matters. He does attend church with me sometimes, but when he does he regards it as 'putting in his time' . At home he does not want to read the Bible or discuss anything pertaining to Christian life... except to point out how some Christian has behaved unChristian-like (he seems to actually watch for these events). In regards to your wife, at least she isnt altogether reluctant to participate in some devotional time with you. You must remember that if she is a non-believer or a believer who is dis-interested and or discouraged, bringing her into a positive, joyful and peaceful relationship with the Lord is the desire of your heart, but it is the Holy Spirit who will work in her life to accomplish this. What you must continue to do is be an example of Christly love in her life. Pray for her. Let her know that you pray for her, for God to bless her with a desire to know Him better. What I have come to realize in my own life is that praying for my husband has brought incredible change in my own life. God has crafted a more patient person in me, more understanding, less critical, more thoughtful in what and how I say to him. But it's a process. It can be a very long one. Even when she does become more interested in things spiritual, it may not be a grand epiphany... it might be something that gives only a glimmer of hope. Just thank God quietly and steadfastly every day that you pray for her and wait for Him to work in her heart. God bless you. G.
  5. While it is true we don't usually get 'do-overs' with our dreams, we do often need to know Scriptures to counteract the affects of dreams that are disturbing. In this particular case, the verse "Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world" comes to mind.
  6. Dear Wayne B, grace and peace to you. "BUT the spirit is perfect and pure" is a nice idea, but it is not biblically accurate. Even babies who have not yet sinned are born with the sin nature. It is not until the moment of regeneration through faith in our Lord Jesus, that our spirit achieves the imputed perfection of Christ. Everyone is born with at least one "birth defect"... and it is a spiritual one... it is the sin nature. A child's innocence is temporary, lasting only until the first time s/he commits an act of disobedience. Yes, there is at least during the first year or so, an innocence, but it does not last. Think about it... how many children have to be taught to be naughty?
  7. There are cases of cremation in the Bible, also embalming as well. In Numbers 16:35 we see that the Lord sent fire to "consume the 250 men who burned incense". 1 Samual 31:11-13 tells how the valiant men retrieved the bodies of Saul and his 3 sons, burned them with fire, and buried them beneath the oak at Jabesh, then mourned and fasted for 7 days. Genesis 50:1-2 tells of the death of Jacob, Joseph's grief, and then he ordered Jacob's body to be embalmed. However, later on, in the laws given to Moses from God, the Jews are warned against touching the body of a dead person, so this would, in affect, outlaw embalming since the process requires prolonged contact with the corpse.
  8. The Bible is very clear about Jesus being the ONLY way regardless of heritage. Is there any hope for the Jews? Yes, they have the same blessed hope as non-Jews...to come to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
  9. Is 53:1-3 But, oh, how few believe it! Who will listen? To whom will God reveal His saving power? In God's eyes He was like a tender green shoot, sprouting from a root in dry and sterile ground. But in our eyes there was no attractiveness at all, nothing to make us want him. Here we see that our own Lord Jesus had no special physical beauty. This should be our example. Physical beauty is fleeting. Look at the Hollywood notables who try desperately to hold onto their looks by having plastic surgery and wearing Sears weather-beater makeup.... and see how many of them are truly content? The Bible says "Man looks at the outside appearance, but God looks on the heart" .... when a person has a beautiful heart, there is a countenance that accompianies it that is irristible.
  10. What I have observed over my many decades of adulthood is that most of the time people pick out who they want for themselves, then ask for God's blessing in the matter. Then they proceed anyway, just as if they have good sense. I know that is what I did. As if I were better qualified than God to find the perfect mate for me. Being focused on finding the 'right' person instead of seeking God's will really messed up my life, and I have seen the same thing happen to others over and over. Get your priorities straight. "Seek the Lord and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you."
  11. Just to lighten the discussion a little: The first time, I married for looks. If I ever get a second chance, I will marry for money.... then encourage him to see a plastic surgeon!
  12. The Bible dictionary defines bitterness: extreme enmity; sour temper According to the Bible: Eph 4: 31 bitterness agaist others is to be avoided Col 3:19 avoid bitterness against a wife Heb 12:15 cites bitterness as a source of defilement James 3:14 tells us that bitterness is contrary to the truth Whether or not bitterness is a sin (personally I think it is), it is certainly not a fruit of the Spirit
  13. If the anger is not dealt with correctly, it can cause a root of bitterness to grow... so wouldnt this also be sinning, even if we dont act or speack violently?
  14. To be angry and not sin means to me that one might feel a sense of injustice or be angry because of some real thing that has occurred that should not have happened, but not allow the anger to control how we respond to the situation. Not seek revenge or lash out in retaliation, but to seek instead, to resolve the issue in a way that will glorify God.
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