Comments for Christian Data Resources http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog Bible Questions, and Biblical Discussion of Current Events Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:03:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on A Contrite Sinner by Wayne Oranmore-Brown http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/a-contrite-sinner/comment-page-1/#comment-3392 Wayne Oranmore-Brown Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:03:15 +0000 http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/?p=410#comment-3392 This article is so true. No person can assume to know what is going on in another persons mind, or what their position is with God. We have all been influenced and conditioned by the circumstances of our upbringing and childhood, and then to a lesser extent our circumstances as an adult. The 3 wonders of heaven are : 1) I wonder where so and so is? They looked and acted so holy on earth! 2) I wonder why so and so is here? They were never in church and I didn't even know that they were a Christian! 3) I wonder why I am here, although I believed my life never truly reflected that of Jesus. WHY?? God's grace made available to him who believes, Christ our righteousness. Bless you all, Wayne Middelburg South Africa This article is so true. No person can assume to know what is going on in another persons mind, or what their position is with God. We have all been influenced and conditioned by the circumstances of our upbringing and childhood, and then to a lesser extent our circumstances as an adult. The 3 wonders of heaven are : 1) I wonder where so and so is? They looked and acted so holy on earth! 2) I wonder why so and so is here? They were never in church and I didn’t even know that they were a Christian! 3) I wonder why I am here, although I believed my life never truly reflected that of Jesus.
WHY?? God’s grace made available to him who believes, Christ our righteousness.
Bless you all,
Wayne
Middelburg
South Africa

]]> Comment on Thank God For Forgetting by Jason http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/thank-god-for-forgetting/comment-page-1/#comment-3389 Jason Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:11:48 +0000 http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/?p=380#comment-3389 Ecclesiastes 1:18 "....and he that increaseth in knowledge increaseth in sorrow." I'm not one to believe that we are capable of forgetting anything permanently. What purpose would we serve to learn, but forget? If we wont need our current, water based, brains to remember the events that pass within our lives, after we die, then perhaps our memories are stored within our spirits or soul? Research has even suggested that we recall past experiences from our ancestors through genetics. Is it possible? I hope so, because that would be really cool. Curse or not, some have been tasked with remembering every detail within their lives. Others seem to pass by blissfully without remembering a thing. You know the kind. They make you mad sometimes righ?, When an experience is repeated or scene is present, we all remember that one time or another. I believe that's why we're suppose to press forward, stay busy, and hold captive every thought. Even people suffering from hals haimers remember random events in their lives. Even if they don't recognise Bobby from Timmy. Personally, I find the idea of forgetting anything, joyful or painful, in my life to be frightening. "Every" memory and experience I've lived is apart of me. Thank God I don't think about them all at once or I'd need a lobotomy or electronic shock therapy. So, is it possible to do a good deed without remembering it? I don't think so. You taught me that there were two sides to pride. Boastful selfish pride and righteous pride. Being proud of ones own deeds doesn't necessarily lead to unrighteousness. Unless one decides that they've done "their fair share" before crossing the finish line. Righteous pride serves to keep us going and to ensure us we're on the right track. Unless one is just arrogant. Peace? Jason Ecclesiastes 1:18 “….and he that increaseth in knowledge increaseth in sorrow.”

I’m not one to believe that we are capable of forgetting anything permanently. What purpose would we serve to learn, but forget? If we wont need our current, water based, brains to remember the events that pass within our lives, after we die, then perhaps our memories are stored within our spirits or soul? Research has even suggested that we recall past experiences from our ancestors through genetics. Is it possible? I hope so, because that would be really cool.
Curse or not, some have been tasked with remembering every detail within their lives. Others seem to pass by blissfully without remembering a thing. You know the kind. They make you mad sometimes righ?, When an experience is repeated or scene is present, we all remember that one time or another. I believe that’s why we’re suppose to press forward, stay busy, and hold captive every thought. Even people suffering from hals haimers remember random events in their lives. Even if they don’t recognise Bobby from Timmy.
Personally, I find the idea of forgetting anything, joyful or painful, in my life to be frightening. “Every” memory and experience I’ve lived is apart of me. Thank God I don’t think about them all at once or I’d need a lobotomy or electronic shock therapy.
So, is it possible to do a good deed without remembering it? I don’t think so. You taught me that there were two sides to pride. Boastful selfish pride and righteous pride. Being proud of ones own deeds doesn’t necessarily lead to unrighteousness. Unless one decides that they’ve done “their fair share” before crossing the finish line. Righteous pride serves to keep us going and to ensure us we’re on the right track. Unless one is just arrogant.

Peace?
Jason

]]> Comment on Thank God For Forgetting by Jason http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/thank-god-for-forgetting/comment-page-1/#comment-3388 Jason Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:07:24 +0000 http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/?p=380#comment-3388 Ecclesiastes 1:18 "....and he that increaseth in knowledge increaseth in sorrow." I'm not one to believe that we are capable of forgetting anything permanently. What purpose would we serve to learn, but forget? If we wont need our current, water based, brains to remember the events that pass within our lives, after life, then perhaps our memories are stored within our spirits or soul? Research has even suggested that we recall past experiences from our ancestors through genetics. Is it possible? I hope so, because that would be really cool. Curse or not, some have been tasked with remembering every detail within their lives. Others seem to pass by blissfully without remembering a thing. You know the kind. They make you mad sometimes right, but when an experience is repeated or scene is present, we all remember that one time or another. I believe that's why we're suppose to press forward, stay busy, and hold captive every thought. Ecclesiastes 1:18 “….and he that increaseth in knowledge increaseth in sorrow.”

I’m not one to believe that we are capable of forgetting anything permanently. What purpose would we serve to learn, but forget? If we wont need our current, water based, brains to remember the events that pass within our lives, after life, then perhaps our memories are stored within our spirits or soul? Research has even suggested that we recall past experiences from our ancestors through genetics. Is it possible? I hope so, because that would be really cool.
Curse or not, some have been tasked with remembering every detail within their lives. Others seem to pass by blissfully without remembering a thing. You know the kind. They make you mad sometimes right, but when an experience is repeated or scene is present, we all remember that one time or another. I believe that’s why we’re suppose to press forward, stay busy, and hold captive every thought.

]]> Comment on Thank God For Forgetting by Jason http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/thank-god-for-forgetting/comment-page-1/#comment-3387 Jason Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:44:08 +0000 http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/?p=380#comment-3387 Ecclesiastes 1:18 "....and he that increaseth in knowledge increaseth in sorrow." I'm not one to believe that we are capable of forgetting anything permanently. What purpose would we serve to learn, but forget? If we wont need our current, water based, brains to remember the events that pass within our lives, after life, then perhaps our memories are stored within our spirits or soul? Research has even suggested that we recall past experiences from our ancestors through genetics. Is it possible? I hope so because that would be really cool. Curse or not, some have been tasked with remembering every detail within their lives. Others seem to pass by blissfully without remembering a thing. You know the kind. They make you mad sometimes right? But when an experience is repeated, we all remember Ecclesiastes 1:18 “….and he that increaseth in knowledge increaseth in sorrow.”

I’m not one to believe that we are capable of forgetting anything permanently. What purpose would we serve to learn, but forget? If we wont need our current, water based, brains to remember the events that pass within our lives, after life, then perhaps our memories are stored within our spirits or soul? Research has even suggested that we recall past experiences from our ancestors through genetics. Is it possible? I hope so because that would be really cool.
Curse or not, some have been tasked with remembering every detail within their lives. Others seem to pass by blissfully without remembering a thing. You know the kind. They make you mad sometimes right? But when an experience is repeated, we all remember

]]> Comment on How I Want to Die (My End of Life Strategy) by Man Papke http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/how-i-want-to-die-my-end-of-life-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-3386 Man Papke Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:27:50 +0000 http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/?p=422#comment-3386 God respects us and He gave us the possibility to decide. Each of us chose the way we see things and the world around us. It’s vital what we feed ourselves on what we see, hear and meditate on. We need to feed ourselves on God’s word, because in this way our eyes will be enlightened to what we have in Christ Jesus. God respects us and He gave us the possibility to decide. Each of us chose the way we see things and the world around us. It’s vital what we feed ourselves on what we see, hear and meditate on. We need to feed ourselves on God’s word, because in this way our eyes will be enlightened to what we have in Christ Jesus.

]]> Comment on Why I Don’t Go to Church by michael m http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/why-i-dont-go-to-church/comment-page-1/#comment-3383 michael m Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:29:03 +0000 http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/?p=412#comment-3383 Owen Webber , I've enjoyed reading your experiences and thoughts . I also have had similar feelings about 'church' and in fact , after having to leave off going to a particular church I left off regular attendance at another and only just recently have become more regular in attendance . I too have had that verse from Hebrews brought one way or another to my attention. My feelings about the 'attendance' part of the verse is that it may be partially relevant now , but actually it may have more to do with those of Jews who believed but had reservations about it becoming known and were tending to revert back to their previous religious practises and conforming to the ways of their society . ? Cautious perhaps like Nicodemas initially ?. Owen Webber , I’ve enjoyed reading your experiences and thoughts . I also have had similar feelings about ‘church’ and in fact , after having to leave off going to a particular church I left off regular attendance at another and only just recently have become more regular in attendance .
I too have had that verse from Hebrews brought one way or another to my attention. My feelings about the ‘attendance’ part of the verse is that it may be partially relevant now , but actually it may have more to do with those of Jews who believed but had reservations about it becoming known and were tending to revert back to their previous religious practises and conforming to the ways of their society . ? Cautious perhaps like Nicodemas initially ?.

]]> Comment on Top Ten List of Bible Verses (Christianity at a glance) by Cafe Blinds http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/top-ten-list-of-bible-verses-christianity-at-a-glance/comment-page-1/#comment-3381 Cafe Blinds Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:37:37 +0000 http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/?p=395#comment-3381 Hello from the Adelaide Church, Rostrevor Baptist Church. Just looking around at different church websites from all around the world to get ideas on how to make our site more effective. You have a great site. We hope your site and church bless the community greatly. Thanks <a href="http://www.rostrevorbaptist.asn.au/theshed" rel="nofollow">Church Adelaide</a> Hello from the Adelaide Church, Rostrevor Baptist Church. Just looking around at different church websites from all around the world to get ideas on how to make our site more effective. You have a great site. We hope your site and church bless the community greatly. Thanks Church Adelaide

]]> Comment on The Names “Jesus” and Joshua” by Tamara Glass http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/the-names-jesus-and-joshua/comment-page-1/#comment-3365 Tamara Glass Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:53:20 +0000 http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/?p=419#comment-3365 I cannot find your blog for Drinking a Sin..so I'm just going to add some scripture here.. Deuteronomy 14:22-26 Tithing Principles NKJ 22 “You shall truly tithe all the increase of your grain that the field produces year by year. 23 And you shall eat before the LORD your God, in the place where He chooses to make His name abide, the tithe of your grain and your new wine and your oil, of the firstborn of your herds and your flocks, that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always. 24 But if the journey is too long for you, so that you are not able to carry the tithe, or if the place where the LORD your God chooses to put His name is too far from you, when the LORD your God has blessed you, 25 then you shall exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place which the LORD your God chooses. 26 And you shall spend that money for whatever your heart desires: for oxen or sheep, for wine or similar drink, for whatever your heart desires; you shall eat there before the LORD your God, and you shall rejoice, you and your household. KJV 22Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year. 23And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always. 24And if the way be too long for thee, so that thou art not able to carry it; or if the place be too far from thee, which the LORD thy God shall choose to set his name there, when the LORD thy God hath blessed thee: 25Then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thine hand, and shalt go unto the place which the LORD thy God shall choose: 26And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, I cannot find your blog for Drinking a Sin..so I’m just going to add some scripture here.. Deuteronomy 14:22-26 Tithing Principles NKJ

22 “You shall truly tithe all the increase of your grain that the field produces year by year. 23 And you shall eat before the LORD your God, in the place where He chooses to make His name abide, the tithe of your grain and your new wine and your oil, of the firstborn of your herds and your flocks, that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always. 24 But if the journey is too long for you, so that you are not able to carry the tithe, or if the place where the LORD your God chooses to put His name is too far from you, when the LORD your God has blessed you, 25 then you shall exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place which the LORD your God chooses. 26 And you shall spend that money for whatever your heart desires: for oxen or sheep, for wine or similar drink, for whatever your heart desires; you shall eat there before the LORD your God, and you shall rejoice, you and your household.

KJV
22Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.

23And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always.

24And if the way be too long for thee, so that thou art not able to carry it; or if the place be too far from thee, which the LORD thy God shall choose to set his name there, when the LORD thy God hath blessed thee:

25Then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thine hand, and shalt go unto the place which the LORD thy God shall choose:

26And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household,

]]> Comment on The Money Barrier by Stephen http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/the-money-barrier/comment-page-1/#comment-3340 Stephen Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:54:03 +0000 http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/?p=407#comment-3340 I think its a fallacy to say that money changes us, and usually for the worse. I think money just amplifies our true hearts. If you're greedy with a little, you'll be greedy with a lot. If you're generous with little, you'll be generous with a lot. It has nothing to do with the quantity of money, rather how its gripped our hearts. The scripture says we can only have one master. Great website! Keep bringing the Word! I think its a fallacy to say that money changes us, and usually for the worse. I think money just amplifies our true hearts. If you’re greedy with a little, you’ll be greedy with a lot. If you’re generous with little, you’ll be generous with a lot. It has nothing to do with the quantity of money, rather how its gripped our hearts. The scripture says we can only have one master.

Great website! Keep bringing the Word!

]]> Comment on Going to Church for the Right Reasons by admin http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/going-to-church-for-the-right-reasons/comment-page-1/#comment-3258 admin Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:27:35 +0000 http://christiandataresources.com/bibleblog/?p=364#comment-3258 Nick, Thanks for your comments. Yes, these are my views. Thanks, Owen Nick,

Thanks for your comments. Yes, these are my views.

Thanks,

Owen

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