Author Topic: The Holy Bible In Our Christian Life (Read 43659 times)

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #180 on:** Dec 04, 2013 at 08:40 PM »

Quote from: newbie pa rin on Dec 04, 2013 at 07:13 PM

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
(John 3:3 KJV)

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
(John 3:5 KJV)

How can you confirm if you have been born of the Spirit?

Quote from: rex.reyes3 on Dec 04, 2013 at 08:16 PM

Quick answer for me is if you analyze your life and see your Faith has produced good fruits(James 2) then you have been "born" again by receiving The Spirit.

Galatians 3:2 (NASB)

This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?

Yes. And only the person in question can discern if he is already born of Spirit. It is between the person and God. Madami din kasi sa mundo na "puro show". It is a relationship and a way of life din kasi.

dpogs · « **Reply #181 on:** Dec 04, 2013 at 08:44 PM »

if this will turn to some sort of argument... we may continue the discussion in "The Religion Thread" thread.... since this thread is dedication to application of Word of God in our daily life... please...

rexFi · « **Reply #182 on:** Dec 04, 2013 at 10:59 PM »

Quote from: dpogs on Dec 04, 2013 at 08:44 PM

if this will turn to some sort of argument... we may continue the discussion in "The Religion Thread" thread.... since this thread is dedication to application of Word of God in our daily life... please...

You're right. In light of the flow of the conversation and to be on topic:

Luke 17:5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.
- KJV

everday Lord, everyday...

newbie pa rin · « **Reply #183 on:** Dec 05, 2013 at 12:01 PM »

Sir did you mean-
You have been born of the Spirit if you produced good fruits because of your faith.
Can we conclude that mother Theresa have been born f the Spirit because of the good fruits through faith that she has done?

barrister · « **Reply #184 on:** Dec 05, 2013 at 01:58 PM »

Para malalim ang understanding, you should start with what the bible says, not with short explanations from others.

Kung gusto mo ng short explanation, ok na yung sinasabi ng previous posts, kasi tama naman sila.

But if you prefer a more in-depth meaning, I can guide you with bible verses if you want. The conclusion will be basically the same.

rexFi · « **Reply #185 on:** Dec 05, 2013 at 02:09 PM »

Quote from: newbie pa rin on Dec 05, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Sir did you mean-
You have been born of the Spirit if you produced good fruits because of your faith.
Can we conclude that mother Theresa have been born f the Spirit because of the good fruits through faith that she has done?

Nope. I mean Galatians 3:2 literally. Hearing(accepting) Faith Alone then we receive the (new?)Spirit.
You also might want to read the whole chapter.

Remember, your question was:

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How can you confirm if you have been born of the Spirit?

Answer was to analyze your life not someone else life then judge them.

If your question now is how do we confirm if Mother Theresa was born of the Spirit, we can analyze what her Faith comprises of first. Remember even Bill Gates can top all the "good works" any Christian can do.

That's only on the surface though there are lots of "ifs" but judge not lest ye be judged. Faith alone makes a person born again and a person's good works cannot do that, they are just fruits.

Anyway if you want you can create a new thread for that topic since its not for this one.

Quote from: barrister on Dec 05, 2013 at 01:58 PM

Para malalim ang understanding, you should start with what the bible says, not with short explanations from others.

Kung gusto mo ng short explanation, ok na yung sinasabi ng previous posts, kasi tama naman sila.

But if you prefer a more in-depth meaning, I can guide you with bible verses if you want. The conclusion will be basically the same.

Right sir. A separate thread will do.

Also know the difference if someone is stating an opinion or not like for me here's a quote from my favorite Agnostic's show, The Simpsons.

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[car tyres screech to a halt outside. The Simpsons' silhouettes as the family make their way to the church door. Their conversation can also be heard]

Marge Simpson: I hate being late!

Homer Simpson: Well I hate going. Why can't I worship the Lord in my own way, by praying like hell on my death bed.

IMHO God/Jesus can come personally on someone's death bed and save/pardon them as He pleases. How would I know if Jesus did or never came when Mother Theresa was dying?

Bill Gates and other non-believers are still alive I am hoping he will be saved too.

Still Christians should be "witnessing".

Godbless.

barrister · « **Reply #186 on:** Dec 05, 2013 at 02:23 PM »

Quote from: rex.reyes3 on Dec 05, 2013 at 02:09 PM

Right sir. A separate thread will do.

You're a funny guy...

rexFi · « **Reply #187 on:** Dec 05, 2013 at 02:25 PM »

Quote from: barrister on Dec 05, 2013 at 02:23 PM

You're a funny guy...

Thanks. We can entitle the new thread: How to be Born Again?

sirhc · « **Reply #188 on:** Dec 05, 2013 at 10:34 PM »

Can anyone share a verse in the bible that deals on how to cope up with struggles in life, when everything seems to go wrong? I know that there's reason here somewhere.. Thanks in advance..

dpogs · « **Reply #189 on:** Dec 06, 2013 at 01:59 AM »

Quote from: sirhc on Dec 05, 2013 at 10:34 PM

Can anyone share a verse in the bible that deals on how to cope up with struggles in life, when everything seems to go wrong? I know that there's reason here somewhere.. Thanks in advance..

You may read the life of Job... my favorite phrase "i shall come forth as gold" Job 23:10

Job never lost his faith eventhough everything he have gone, sons died, wealth gone, health worse, at ang pinakamasklap sa lahat... naiwan pa ang asawa (joke lang)... masakit ang mawala lahat ng anak at kamaganak.

Job sees those bad things happened to him as necessary fot him to be a better person after he overcome those struggles and trials.

Tested, tried and purified in the fire seven times and we shall come forth as gold.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #190 on:** Dec 06, 2013 at 07:32 AM »

Quote from: sirhc on Dec 05, 2013 at 10:34 PM

Can anyone share a verse in the bible that deals on how to cope up with struggles in life, when everything seems to go wrong? I know that there's reason here somewhere.. Thanks in advance..

John 16:33
New International Version (NIV)
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Job 11:13-20
New International Version (NIV)
13 “Yet if you devote your heart to him
and stretch out your hands to him,
14 if you put away the sin that is in your hand
and allow no evil to dwell in your tent,
15 then, free of fault, you will lift up your face;
you will stand firm and without fear.
16 You will surely forget your trouble,
recalling it only as waters gone by.
17 Life will be brighter than noonday,
and darkness will become like morning.
18 You will be secure, because there is hope;
you will look about you and take your rest in safety.
19 You will lie down, with no one to make you afraid,
and many will court your favor.
20 But the eyes of the wicked will fail,
and escape will elude them;
their hope will become a dying gasp.”

sirhc · « **Reply #191 on:** Dec 06, 2013 at 08:07 AM »

Thanks again sirs for the inspiring verses..

puffalan84 · « **Reply #192 on:** Dec 09, 2013 at 09:04 AM »

anyone here put their favorite verse on their Email signature?

Romans 8:31
What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?..

dpogs · « **Reply #193 on:** Dec 09, 2013 at 12:30 PM »

Quote from: puffalan84 on Dec 09, 2013 at 09:04 AM

anyone here put their favorite verse on their Email signature?

Romans 8:31
What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?..

Isaiah 41:13

"For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee."

The verse above started as my email signature during my college thesis/sp... ang laki ng problema ko before paano mabubuo ang thesis/sp since I was not allowed to present my thesis/sp in Filipino... I ask the Lord to give me strength and He lead mo to this verse.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #194 on:** Dec 09, 2013 at 06:21 PM »

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. --Philippians 1:21

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #195 on:** Dec 09, 2013 at 07:15 PM »

Maybe you can explain further kung bakit iyan ang mga favorite verse ninyo for purposes of sharing.

Quote from: puffalan84 on Dec 09, 2013 at 09:04 AM

anyone here put their favorite verse on their Email signature?

Romans 8:31
What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?..

Quote from: dpogs on Dec 09, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Isaiah 41:13

"For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee."

Quote from: nerveblocker on Dec 09, 2013 at 06:21 PM

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. --Philippians 1:21

JT · « **Reply #196 on:** Dec 13, 2013 at 10:23 PM »

Time flies so fast that the year 2013 is almost ending. I can't help but remember the good things I have in Singapore and the opportunities I have given up for the ministry. Many things are different and the way of life is quite the opposite here in New Zealand.

But while waiting so long for an IT job and before frustrations & discouragements starts to find its way inside me, one thing God has taught me.

"That you have to say 'NO' to the GOOD things the WORLD can OFFER so that you can say 'YES' and receive the BEST God will GIVE".

As Jeremiah 29:11 says "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Have a blessed weekend to us all!

ArtMusic · « **Reply #197 on:** Dec 14, 2013 at 05:53 PM »

This is my favorite verse...

Be still, and know that I am God.
Psalms 46:10

The best lesson for me this year is, I have realized,
that I rather seek God than seeking and studying the doctrines.

rexFi · « **Reply #198 on:** Dec 15, 2013 at 08:46 AM »

I guess its different for every individual, me I actually get encouragement and confidence by my favorite verse...

Ecclesiastes 1:2

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher,
“Vanity of vanities! All is vanity.

for some reason.

dpogs · « **Reply #199 on:** Dec 15, 2013 at 02:10 PM »

Quote from: rex.reyes3 on Dec 15, 2013 at 08:46 AM

I guess its different for every individual, me I actually get encouragement and confidence by my favorite verse...

Ecclesiastes 1:2

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher,
“Vanity of vanities! All is vanity.

for some reason.

i love this verse also...

sometimes my human nature always tells me that this world is unfair... bakit parang lahat ng gusto ko di ko nakukuha... bakit ang ibang tao mas maraming pera kesa sa akin... mas maraming material na bagay para sa akin...

there are also times that i felt i am superior than others... that i am more blessed than other... that i am better than other... i am full of vanities within me... vain ideas...

but this verse reminds me that "all is vanity"... and i realize... we are all equal so no need to be envous of others... no need to be boastful...

we think we are richer than others, we think we are superior than other, we thini we are prettier than others, we think we are brighter than others... well... we can't beat King Solomon in terms of wealth, health, intillegence...

Si King Solomon na nasa kanya na ang lahat (pera, talino, babae, etc), pero ang sabi niya sa first two verse ng kanyang aklat... "Vanity of vanities! All is vanity."

"Vanity of vanities! All is vanity."

barrister · « **Reply #200 on:** Dec 16, 2013 at 11:22 AM »

Maganda nga ang Ecclesiastes. Pero hindi si Solomon ang author. I can give a short explanation about its authorship if you want.

rexFi · « **Reply #201 on:** Dec 16, 2013 at 12:21 PM »

^ pero mukha parin namang "God Breathed" siya

@dpogs that right.

Saka parang mas "feel" ko personally mga "Seek ye first...", Phil 4:13 pag yang Ecclessiastes ang Template dito sa present life.

JT · « **Reply #202 on:** Dec 23, 2013 at 10:00 PM »

The journey Mary had from hearing the message from God, receiving the Holy Spirit, conceiving Jesus and delivering Jesus to the world was not exclusive to her but for every true Christians. And it has been every pastor's desire for every believers to fulfil this purpose in their lives.

As Paul says in Galatians 4:19, "My little children, for whom I labour in birth again until Christ is formed in you,"

Have a Mary Christmas to you all. And may everyone be fully blessed all throughout this holiday season.

Moks007 · « **Reply #203 on:** Dec 23, 2013 at 10:45 PM »

wow sir JT, that is a very nice picture. God bless and Merry Christmas to all!

rexFi · « **Reply #204 on:** Dec 28, 2013 at 03:26 PM »

Reposting lang here.

The conversation I just read sa IMDB I think rocked yo!

Exodus (2014) : do modern and intelligent people really...

Vanity of Vanities

Merry Christmas.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #205 on:** Jan 16, 2014 at 03:23 PM »

Guys, somebody is in need of our prayers.

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,186715.msg2059128.html#msg2059128

nerveblocker · « **Reply #206 on:** Jan 25, 2014 at 07:25 AM »

We must always be ready for the coming of the Lord Jesus....

Matthew 24:36-44(NIV)

The Day and Hour Unknown

36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son,[a] but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 40 Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left.

42 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. 43 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. 44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
Footnotes:

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #207 on:** Jan 31, 2014 at 10:36 AM »

The lessons and words of God in the Bible, from old to new testament, does not contradict each other. Iba iba lang ang audiences kaya akala natin, nagkaka-iba ang teachings. Hence the Bible should be taken as a whole. Hindi pwedeng magkaiba ang utos and teachings in Diyos regardless of time.
Here's an example i have learned:

Det. 19:21
21 Show no pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

Madalas ito ma-misinterpret para may personal reason tayo for revenge. Cherry picking eka. But if you would read the verses prior to that:

Det. 19:15-21
Witnesses

15 One witness is not enough to convict anyone accused of any crime or offense they may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.

16 If a malicious witness takes the stand to accuse someone of a crime, 17 the two people involved in the dispute must stand in the presence of the Lord before the priests and the judges who are in office at the time. 18 The judges must make a thorough investigation, and if the witness proves to be a liar, giving false testimony against a fellow Israelite, 19 then do to the false witness as that witness intended to do to the other party. You must purge the evil from among you. 20 The rest of the people will hear of this and be afraid, and never again will such an evil thing be done among you. 21 Show no pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

This is a command for the judges pala. I think hindi applicable sa atin. Ang pagkaka-intindi ko, dapat equal weight ang punishment sa crime. Imagine na lang natin kung ang mga judges natin ay puro pity.

Which coincides with the new testament.

Matthew 5:38-42
Eye for Eye

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[h] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Please feel free to correct me, or add.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #208 on:** Jan 31, 2014 at 10:40 AM »

Pahabol for those na hindi pa nakikita:
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,187401.0.html

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #209 on:** Aug 23, 2014 at 03:15 PM »

Copy paste ko lang ito:

If you are married or have been married you understand how the inherent differences between you and your spouse drive you both crazy. A man is a certain way and a woman is a certain way. In all the complaints of your various differences have you ever stopped to think that you are both created in God's image? Our differences attract and repel each other but at the end of the day we can't do without each other. If you ever want to know how deep and magnificent God is look at how you feel and think as a woman and also how you feel and think as a man. God is amazing!

So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. (‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭27‬ NKJV)

Women are driven by emotions we fall in love with our ears. You tell us sweet words and the job is halfway done. Men are visual you look good as a woman and the job is halfway done. We are both sexual creatures but we approach sex differently. A woman's emotions need to be fed to enjoy and be engaged sexually. A man is visual in his approach to sex. Let me give you a nugget of truth in case you don't know. Husbands, the key to having as much sex with your wife as you want and not have her pretend she has a Headache or say "Not tonight Baby" is feed her emotions. Even if you have been married for 20 years she never gets tired of hearing you say, "I love you!" Many Husbands make the mistake of assuming their Wives know they are loved because they are good providers. A Husband may say "Of course she knows I love her. I'm married to her aren't I? I take care of her and provide for her and the children. She knows I love her" Urm yeah you know that saying Actions speak louder than words? In marriage words are just as effective as actions. Use both your words and actions to be affectionate, be compassionate and actually listen to her versus think she is spouting off illogically. God created your Wife to see life from a different perspective read between the lines and take time to decipher what she's saying.

And the LORD God said, “ It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” (‭Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭18‬ NKJV)

Wives, respect your husband. You were created to be a helper to him so ensure you are one. Men equate love with respect. Don't emasculate your husband or tear him down with your words or actions. Be a WIFE not a KNIFE! You have great power in your home and you need to use it positively. It is your duty to pray for your Husband and your home daily. Don't take this duty lightly the devil attacks marriages daily. You have to go into battle mode for your home spiritually as long as you are alive. Be available and be nurturing in the bedroom and outside of the bedroom your Husband needs you. Life is rough out there make your home welcoming to him, make him want to come home to you, greet him with a smile that goes a long way.

Husbands and Wives keep God in the center of your marriage. This is how to handle conflict. Speak your mind respectfully to your spouse and when you can't agree, go to God and ask Him to be the judge of the matter. God will make a way and settle the conflict between you so you can live in peace. Take God out of your marriage and try to settle every conflict by yourself you will be very frustrated and unhappy. There is a book called the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman get it and read it so you can understand how to love each other. Everyone has a love language the key is to find the love language of your spouse that is the way they feel loved and when we feel loved great things happen.