Neighbor Posted December 2, 2017 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 18 Topic Count: 950 Topics Per Day: 0.35 Content Count: 13,525 Content Per Day: 5.02 Reputation: 9,027 Days Won: 6 Joined: 12/04/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/03/1885 Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) Yes, I have a question. With the advent of the internet and "Got Questions.org" as the instant authoritative resource for answers to everything Bible. Is there any need for the Bible God's word to be made available to the world at large? Why read the word of God, as it is hard work? Why pray, as it is hard work? Why think, as it is hard work? Why engage with brothers and sisters in corporate worship at local bodies of Christ Jesus, as it too is hard work? Why engage in the encouragement of fellowship at local church bodies, fo rthat too is hard work? Why not just type in a question on a internet device and get 'THE ANSWER!" from got questions.org the CliffsNotes of commentaries? Why not declare Got Questions to be our priests between us and God? Won't that work out better than us studying the word of God personally, as well as together with other saints, iron sharpening iron building up the body of Christ? And will we not then be able to eliminate the hardest of all work, that of the personal articulating of what we have learned togther under the guidance of the Holy Spirit's indwelling power within each of the saints? Am I wrong to think Got Questions is a disservice, rather than a service? Edited December 2, 2017 by Neighbor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simplejeff Posted December 2, 2017 Group: Mars Hill Followers: 12 Topic Count: 12 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 7,689 Content Per Day: 2.39 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 20 Joined: 06/30/2015 Status: Offline Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, Neighbor said: Am I wrong to think Got Questions is a disservice, rather than a service? When it is right, it may be helpful, providing or provided it supplies the Scripture and the Truth about Scripture, from Scripture. Sometimes it is wrong. As Jesus stated clearly, many may read the Scripture and study it thinking that in Scripture they will find life. Yet they reject Jesus, even though they are the best 'scholars' around. Also, clear from all Scripture - no one can understand anything, unless the Father in heaven grants it . Also clear, He must take away the veil - no one can take it away themself, nor can anyone else take it away - so people remain blind to the truth, no matter how much they read , no matter how much they memorize Scripture, and no matter how many PhD's or other so-called 'degrees' as scholars or whatever they have. The Father takes great pleasure in hiding salvation from the educated, and the Father takes great pleasure in REVEALING ALL THINGS to babes ! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokp Posted December 2, 2017 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 104 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 47 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/28/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted December 2, 2017 8 minutes ago, Neighbor said: Yes, I have a question. With the advent of the internet and "Got Questions.org" as the instant authoritative resource for answers to everything Bible. Is there any need for the Bible God's word to be made available to the world at large? Why read the word of God, as it is hard work? Why pray, as it is hard work? Why think, as it is hard work? Why engage with brothers and sisters in corporate worship at local bodies of Christ jesus, as it too is hard work? Why engage in the encouragement of fellowship at local church bodies, fo rthat too is hard work? Why not just type in a question on a internet device and get 'THE ANSWER!" from got questions.org the CliffsNotes of commentaries? Why not declare Got Questions to be our priests between us and God? Won't that work out better than us studying the word of God personally, as well as together with other saints, iron sharpening iron building up the body of Christ? And will we not then be able to eliminate the hardest of all work, that of the personal articulating of what we have learned togther under the guidance of the Holy Spirit's indwelling power within each of the saints? Am I wrong to think Got Questions is a disservice, rather than a service? yep, God is bigger than the schemes of man, and will use GQ for His glory! Amen!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brakelite Posted December 2, 2017 Group: Senior Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 23 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 977 Content Per Day: 0.21 Reputation: 641 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/15/2011 Status: Offline Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2017 The church is built upon Christ as its foundation; it is to obey Christ as its head. It is not to depend upon man, or be controlled by man. Many claim that a position of trust in the church gives them authority to dictate what other men shall believe and what they shall do. Such a claim has no merit whatsoever. The Saviour declares, "All ye are brethren." Everyone is exposed to temptation, and are liable to error. No-one is infallible, no, not even the pope. Upon no mortal finite being can we depend for guidance. The Rock of faith is the living presence of Christ in the church. Even the weakest least knowledgeable person may depend on the Spirit of God to impart to them understanding and to reveal truth. "Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm." The Lord "is the Rock, His work is perfect." "Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him." Jeremiah 17:5; Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 2:12 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor Posted December 2, 2017 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 18 Topic Count: 950 Topics Per Day: 0.35 Content Count: 13,525 Content Per Day: 5.02 Reputation: 9,027 Days Won: 6 Joined: 12/04/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/03/1885 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) 13 minutes ago, lokp said: yep, God is bigger than the schemes of man, and will use GQ for His glory! Amen!! Interesting thought. I tend to think I agree! Yet, I do ask all of my original questions still, with perhaps one new perviso. Is it a disservice to just post Got Questions, without adding one's own research, and conclusions based upon also reading and praying and thinking? If it is good to just post Got Questions and sit back without personal study and Holy Spirit led personal writing, why not shutdown now and just hit got questions when one comes up, and just stay home maybe watching easy on the mind heart and soul tv the rest of the time? Why be about the business preparing for the sharing of the gospel of Jesus with an with an unsaved world? Edited December 2, 2017 by Neighbor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplejeff Posted December 2, 2017 Group: Mars Hill Followers: 12 Topic Count: 12 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 7,689 Content Per Day: 2.39 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 20 Joined: 06/30/2015 Status: Offline Share Posted December 2, 2017 21 minutes ago, brakelite said: "Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm." Amen. This is one of the most often forgotten warnings from God to believers, I think. (everywhere included) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokp Posted December 2, 2017 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 104 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 47 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/28/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted December 2, 2017 20 minutes ago, Neighbor said: Interesting thought. I tend to think I agree! Yet, I do ask all of my original questions still, with perhaps one new perviso. Is it a disservice to just post Got Questions, without adding one's own research, and conclusions based upon also reading and praying and thinking? If it is good to just post Got Questions and sit back without personal study and Holy Spirit led personal writing, why not shutdown now and just hit got questions when one comes up, and just stay home maybe watching easy on the mind heart and soul tv the rest of the time? Why be about the business preparing for the sharing of the gospel of Jesus with an with an unsaved world? I believe the Lord will not let you go astray bud. Cultivate sensitivity to the Holy Spirit's voice by things such as committing your time to His direction, and you'll be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post missmuffet Posted December 2, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,990 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,688 Content Per Day: 11.83 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2017 55 minutes ago, Neighbor said: Yes, I have a question. With the advent of the internet and "Got Questions.org" as the instant authoritative resource for answers to everything Bible. Is there any need for the Bible God's word to be made available to the world at large? Why read the word of God, as it is hard work? Why pray, as it is hard work? Why think, as it is hard work? Why engage with brothers and sisters in corporate worship at local bodies of Christ Jesus, as it too is hard work? Why engage in the encouragement of fellowship at local church bodies, fo rthat too is hard work? Why not just type in a question on a internet device and get 'THE ANSWER!" from got questions.org the CliffsNotes of commentaries? Why not declare Got Questions to be our priests between us and God? Won't that work out better than us studying the word of God personally, as well as together with other saints, iron sharpening iron building up the body of Christ? And will we not then be able to eliminate the hardest of all work, that of the personal articulating of what we have learned togther under the guidance of the Holy Spirit's indwelling power within each of the saints? Am I wrong to think Got Questions is a disservice, rather than a service? Got questions is just a study guide a long with God's word.Many do not like got questions because it does not align with their false doctrine. It is a reliable source. There are many that are not reliable. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sower Posted December 2, 2017 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 14 Topic Count: 32 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 5,242 Content Per Day: 0.97 Reputation: 5,844 Days Won: 1 Joined: 07/09/2009 Status: Online Share Posted December 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Neighbor said: Yes, I have a question. With the advent of the internet and "Got Questions.org" as the instant authoritative resource for answers to everything Bible. Is there any need for the Bible God's word to be made available to the world at large? Though I've only looked at GQ a few times, I do use many sources of biblical understanding, all of which aid me in understanding. Pro_11:14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. Pro_12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. Pro_19:20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. But, lest we forget, 2Ti_2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Equippers Posted December 2, 2017 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 138 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 1,214 Content Per Day: 0.50 Reputation: 1,163 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/28/2017 Status: Offline Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2017 4 hours ago, Neighbor said: Yes, I have a question. With the advent of the internet and "Got Questions.org" as the instant authoritative resource for answers to everything Bible. Is there any need for the Bible God's word to be made available to the world at large? Why read the word of God, as it is hard work? Why pray, as it is hard work? Why think, as it is hard work? Why engage with brothers and sisters in corporate worship at local bodies of Christ Jesus, as it too is hard work? Why engage in the encouragement of fellowship at local church bodies, fo rthat too is hard work? Why not just type in a question on a internet device and get 'THE ANSWER!" from got questions.org the CliffsNotes of commentaries? Why not declare Got Questions to be our priests between us and God? Won't that work out better than us studying the word of God personally, as well as together with other saints, iron sharpening iron building up the body of Christ? And will we not then be able to eliminate the hardest of all work, that of the personal articulating of what we have learned togther under the guidance of the Holy Spirit's indwelling power within each of the saints? Am I wrong to think Got Questions is a disservice, rather than a service? well i disagree it is really hard to understand the bible reading it on your own, much less get an overview picture of what all God has to say on a particular topic as we have to balance out different passages from different part of scripture, not an easy if even possible to do it on your own so i think it is great you have Got Question org to get you started, especially anyone can post anything these days, it is really good to have one resource that you know is at least reputable, even if they may not be right 100 percent of the time. for me, in some ways, got a question serves the same purpose as sermons and classes in bible school but i do see what you mean, got a question should not be a replacement of reading scripture itself and others. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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