Scriptures Your Pastor Avoids (w/ a few exceptions)

[steve morrow]

 JUDGEMENT   IGNORED  ??

2 CORINTHIANS 4:1  therefore seeing we have this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not  

--4:2-- but have renounced the hidden things of  --DISHONESTY-- not walking in craftiness nor handling the --WORD  OF  GOD  DECEITFLLY-- but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of  GOD

 

PSALM 149:5  let the saints be joyful in glory let them sing aloud upon their beds --149:6-- let the high praises of  GOD  be in their mouth and a two edged sword in their hand  --149:7-- to execute vengeance upon the heathen and punishments upon the people --149:8-- to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with fetters of iron 

--149:9--  TO EXECUTE  UPON  THEM  THE  JUDGEMENT  WRITTEN  THIS  HONOR  HAVE  ALL  HIS  SAINTS  ---PRAISE  YOU  THE  LORD---

 

1 CORINTHIANS 5:11 but now I have written unto you not to keep company if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator or covetous or an idolater or a railer or a drunkard or an extortioner --WITH  SUCH  AN  ONE  DO  NOT  EAT--

--5:12-- for what have I to do to judge them also that are without do not you --JUDGE  THEM  THAT  ARE  WITHIN---  5:13-- but them that are without  --GOD  JUDGETH-- THEREFORE  PUT  AWAY  FROM  AMONG  YOURSELVES  THAT  WICKED  PERSON   

 

1 CORINTHIANS 6:1  dare any of you having a matter against another go to law before the unjust and not before the saints  --6:2-- do you not know that ---THE  SAINTS  SHALL  JUDGE  THE  WORLD---and if the world shall be  judged by you are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters  --6:3--  know you not that we shall judge angels how much more things that pertain to this life  --6:4-- if then you have judgements of things pertaining to this life set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church 

--6:5-- I  SPEAK  TO  YOUR  SHAME -- is it so that there is not a wise man among you no not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren 

 

LOVING  THE  LORD  JESUS  CHRIST 

[Starise]

15 minutes ago, Dennis1209 said:

Our Bibles are roughly one third prophetic. If one third of it is prophetic, perhaps we all, including Pastor's and teachers should spend a little more time with it? 

I constantly hear about churches avoiding and discussing yet future biblical prophecy; it's certainly true at my Baptist Church with the last few pastors since I've attended. Keep in mind I'm not criticizing, because it is a Bible believing Gospel preaching church with the same core tenants I believe, and who am I to criticize?

But I feel since so much is given us in the Bible to watch for; see how close we are approaching the tribulation period; and the world events we all see aligning for prophetic fulfillment. I believe a congregation needs to be a watchman as we see the day approaching.

I thought about asking our Pastor why he stays away from prophetic events and prophecy that may be fulfilled in our lifetime. But I don't want to make any waves and he's the shepherd of our church. But I would suspect it has to do with one of two things: (1) They [and he] are not up to date on prophecy and how it is all related to the world alignments and events we see taking place right now, or. (2) There's more hermeneutics and opinions on prophecy and what's going on than I get chicken eggs. 

Want to start an argument? Let me tell you how I interpret the books of Daniel and Revelation. Case closed...

My hunch is he doesn't want to over stretch present circumstances in order to fit a mold that might not fit, so he chooses to stay on prophecy lite. It might also cause more problems than solutions if others in the congregation see some things a little differently. Since prophecy is a divisive subject and since in many cases we really don't know some of it with absolute certainty, it's probably wise not to get too far into it. Not only this, but these kinds of discussions from behind a pulpit can tend to seem dark and make people feel fearful instead of hopeful. Now more than ever I think we need to hear reasons to hope and rest assured. Not find causes to add more fear to already fearful folk.  While end time prophecy is full of eventual hope for all Christians, the interim subjects are dark, foreboding and tend to incite fear IMO. Maybe a subject for a bible study instead?

From being in some Baptist churches I can say that for me at least, the worst thing I have heard is when people are told they will escape everything. I think we need to be prepared to the possibility Christians in the US could suffer before we are saved. To tell them it's all going to be ok seem irresponsible to me.

[FrankIeCip]

Here’s one a lot of people avoid I think because they don’t understand it or they just don’t want to hear it. 
John 1 13Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

[JohnR7]

10 hours ago, Roar said:

That is why I am now 70 and heading toward 71 this December, God willing. 

Yes your two years older than me. Have you seen a lot of your friends die? I have a good friend now that is in the hospital with double pneumonia. I have learned how to pray for people from a distance but it is easier when we are in agreement and in the same room. 

I think I will live to see the the end of the Church age in 2029. I do not have any plans to live any longer than that. But I never planned to live as long as I have. We need to follow God and follow His plan and purpose for us and our life. 

[FrankIeCip]

Yes! The things we physically see are temporary and people have no idea there is another world that we see spiritually. I have tried and tried to explain this but they think I’m crazy. LoL. The salvation of God cannot be explained. Only experienced. Words cannot describe what it is is to be born again, regenerate, renewed by the Holy Spirit! To know that God knows you personally by name and has revealed Himself to you truly is indescribable. Thank you Jesus for having mercy on a wretch like me. Undeserving miserable vile sinner. That love is impossible to explain. 

[FrankIeCip]

Two favorite hymns. Amazing Grace and Only Jesus Can Satisfy My Soul. Not sure if that’s the actual name but Amen. 
 

Sorry I went off topic. 

Edited October 23, 2020 by FrankIeCip

[Dennis1209]

6 hours ago, Starise said:

My hunch is he doesn't want to over stretch present circumstances in order to fit a mold that might not fit, so he chooses to stay on prophecy lite. It might also cause more problems than solutions if others in the congregation see some things a little differently. Since prophecy is a divisive subject and since in many cases we really don't know some of it with absolute certainty, it's probably wise not to get too far into it. Not only this, but these kinds of discussions from behind a pulpit can tend to seem dark and make people feel fearful instead of hopeful. Now more than ever I think we need to hear reasons to hope and rest assured. Not find causes to add more fear to already fearful folk.  While end time prophecy is full of eventual hope for all Christians, the interim subjects are dark, foreboding and tend to incite fear IMO. Maybe a subject for a bible study instead?

From being in some Baptist churches I can say that for me at least, the worst thing I have heard is when people are told they will escape everything. I think we need to be prepared to the possibility Christians in the US could suffer before we are saved. To tell them it's all going to be ok seem irresponsible to me.

Yeah I agree. Perhaps talking about the inevitable doom and gloom approaching may make people more uncomfortable and drive them away to get their ears tickled? 

We all see what's happening to our nation, and now they are in overdrive not to let a good crisis go to waste. Elites and globalists are now talking about how bad the "great reset" is needed. As an American, looking around at how fast things are deteriorating and going down the toilet; things will never get better for any length of time. We're in deep trouble in every aspect possible.

As a Christian; I'm excited because each day that passes, is one day closer for our Lord's return. I regret to say, if America thinks times are getting hard now; I don't think we have seen anything yet. 

 

[steve morrow]

PSALM 25:10  ALL  THE  PATHS  OF  THE  LORD  ARE  MERCY  AND  TRUTH  UNTO  SUCH  AS  KEEP  HIS  COVENANT  AND  HIS  TESTIMONIES 

DANIEL 9:4  AND  I  PRAYED  UNTO  THE  LORD  MY  GOD  AND  MADE  MY  CONFESSION  AND  SAID  O LORD  THE  GREAT  AND  DREADFUL  GOD  KEEPING  THE  COVENANT  AND  MERCY  TO  THEM  THAT  LOVE  HIM  AND  TO  THEM  THAT  KEEP  HIS  COMMANDMENTS 

2 THESSALONIANS  1:7  and to you who are troubled rest with us when  THE  LORD  JESUS  shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels --1:8-- in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not  GOD  ---AND  THAT  OBEY  NOT  THE  GOSPEL  OF  OUR  LORD  JESUS  CHRIST---

 

LOVING  THE  LORD  JESUS  CHRIST 

[FrankIeCip]

Ok here we go. I personally think the church age is already over. It is for me anyway. I never hear the truth and feel like nobody cares. 

[Starise]

1 hour ago, FrankIeCip said:

Ok here we go. I personally think the church age is already over.

No one ever told me how old the requirement was. They still let me come. How old are you?