Comments for Christ Report http://christreport.com Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:08:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Christian Thinking by Donna http://christreport.com/2009/09/christian-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-6443 Donna Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:08:57 +0000 http://christreport.com/09/14/2009/bible-studies/grace-bible-church/16980/#comment-6443 I mistakenly attributed Roy Cloudt's lesson to John McReynolds and wanted to acknowledge it. I've studied under both and was reading some lessons from one of them when I came across the other. By the way, I highly recommend both of these men as instructors to anyone interested in learning God's Word. I mistakenly attributed Roy Cloudt’s lesson to John McReynolds and wanted to acknowledge it. I’ve studied under both and was reading some lessons from one of them when I came across the other. By the way, I highly recommend both of these men as instructors to anyone interested in learning God’s Word.

]]> Comment on Doctrine of Anti-Semitism by Donna http://christreport.com/2009/09/doctrine-of-anti-semitism/comment-page-1/#comment-6442 Donna Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:05:19 +0000 http://christreport.com/09/12/2009/bible-studies/grace-bible-church/16971/#comment-6442 I apologize for incorrectly attributing the words of Roy Cloudt to John McReynolds. I have studied the bible under both of these men for many years and have often read both of their studies. As they both strive to teach the Word of God, their lessons are very factual and it's certainly not an insult to either of these men to be compared to the other. I'm thankful to God for using these gentlemen in making His Word readily available to me in the comfort of my own home and in such a flexible time frame. I apologize for incorrectly attributing the words of Roy Cloudt to John McReynolds. I have studied the bible under both of these men for many years and have often read both of their studies. As they both strive to teach the Word of God, their lessons are very factual and it’s certainly not an insult to either of these men to be compared to the other. I’m thankful to God for using these gentlemen in making His Word readily available to me in the comfort of my own home and in such a flexible time frame.

]]> Comment on Christian Thinking by Donna http://christreport.com/2009/09/christian-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-6441 Donna Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:59:55 +0000 http://christreport.com/09/14/2009/bible-studies/grace-bible-church/16980/#comment-6441 I'm very grateful to have stumbled upon these tonight in a search for some information on the church's website. I find these topics to be very relevant to our needs in such a changing world. To the critic above, (Miles): I don't believe Mr. McReynolds is seeking popularity in posting these lessons, he is only trying to convey to us the urgency of learning God's word and hiding it in our hearts. These posts are actually only a drop in the bucket of what we as believers need to know to grow in the Word. We are living in such a time period that makes it absolutely crucial that we study the Word. I am only wishing I had spent more time in it, and grateful to those such as Mr. McReynolds and Roy Cloudt who will take the time to teach those of us who haven't attended church as regularly as we should have. I’m very grateful to have stumbled upon these tonight in a search for some information on the church’s website. I find these topics to be very relevant to our needs in such a changing world. To the critic above, (Miles): I don’t believe Mr. McReynolds is seeking popularity in posting these lessons, he is only trying to convey to us the urgency of learning God’s word and hiding it in our hearts. These posts are actually only a drop in the bucket of what we as believers need to know to grow in the Word.
We are living in such a time period that makes it absolutely crucial that we study the Word. I am only wishing I had spent more time in it, and grateful to those such as Mr. McReynolds and Roy Cloudt who will take the time to teach those of us who haven’t attended church as regularly as we should have.

]]> Comment on Basics 13 – The Sovereignty of God by jemcr45 http://christreport.com/2010/06/basics-13-the-sovereignty-of-god/comment-page-1/#comment-3899 jemcr45 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:41:10 +0000 http://christreport.com/?p=17279#comment-3899 Thank you Stephen for your very kind comments. It is truly a blessing to receive such encouragement from those who read this blog. I am so thankful that the Holy Spirit is leading you to preach on these subjects. What a privilege it is to be allowed to proclaim the truths of God's word and to share the wonder of contemplating even the tiniest portion of His infinitely beautiful essence! To answer your question: yes, I do address the subjects of omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence -- in fact they are the major subject in Basics 18 on this same website. Please check this lesson out -- I'd love to get your feedback on it -- and any of the rest of the lessons I have posted on Christ Report. Your brother in Christ, John McReynolds Thank you Stephen for your very kind comments. It is truly a blessing to receive such encouragement from those who read this blog. I am so thankful that the Holy Spirit is leading you to preach on these subjects. What a privilege it is to be allowed to proclaim the truths of God's word and to share the wonder of contemplating even the tiniest portion of His infinitely beautiful essence!

To answer your question: yes, I do address the subjects of omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence — in fact they are the major subject in Basics 18 on this same website. Please check this lesson out — I'd love to get your feedback on it — and any of the rest of the lessons I have posted on Christ Report.

Your brother in Christ,

John McReynolds

]]> Comment on Basics 13 – The Sovereignty of God by wheel_na_wheel http://christreport.com/2010/06/basics-13-the-sovereignty-of-god/comment-page-1/#comment-3484 wheel_na_wheel Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:01:00 +0000 http://christreport.com/?p=17279#comment-3484 Dear Friend of God,,,what an excellent exhortation on God's Sovereignty,,,the clearest, most simplified, yet deep discourse on the subject I have ever read. And it comes at exactly the right time by God's Providence (which is another subject I would love for you to share). I have been invited for 3 days of ministry at a local assembly and the Holy Spirit has been leading me to preach on these very subjects,,,Sovereignty, Providence, and Free Will,,,well, needless to say, when I heard this at first I felt very overwhelmed, but then I removed myself from the equation of trying to minister these Truths, and found peace and rest knowing the Holy Spirit would be revealing these things, not me. Also, been led to begin another 3 day series on the Lord's Omnipresence, Omnipotence, and Omniscience,,,would love to read any materials you have on these,,,I am a firm believer we are created with a spirit, soul and body, thereby we are justified, sanctified, soon to be glorified,,,all 3 of these line up with your revelation on the 3 wills of God,,,,Bless you, sir,,,,LoveAbove,,,Stephen You can email me any further lessons at trussellstephen@yahoo.com Dear Friend of God,,,what an excellent exhortation on God's Sovereignty,,,the clearest, most simplified, yet deep discourse on the subject I have ever read. And it comes at exactly the right time by God's Providence (which is another subject I would love for you to share). I have been invited for 3 days of ministry at a local assembly and the Holy Spirit has been leading me to preach on these very subjects,,,Sovereignty, Providence, and Free Will,,,well, needless to say, when I heard this at first I felt very overwhelmed, but then I removed myself from the equation of trying to minister these Truths, and found peace and rest knowing the Holy Spirit would be revealing these things, not me.
Also, been led to begin another 3 day series on the Lord's Omnipresence, Omnipotence, and Omniscience,,,would love to read any materials you have on these,,,I am a firm believer we are created with a spirit, soul and body, thereby we are justified, sanctified, soon to be glorified,,,all 3 of these line up with your revelation on the 3 wills of God,,,,Bless you, sir,,,,LoveAbove,,,Stephen You can email me any further lessons at trussellstephen@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on Basics 16 – The Love of God by jemcr45 http://christreport.com/2010/09/basics-16-the-love-of-god/comment-page-1/#comment-3274 jemcr45 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:08:06 +0000 http://christreport.com/2010/09/basics-16-the-love-of-god/#comment-3274 Hi Margaret! If you are referring to what I believe you are, I think your question is a very good one. My last point in the article had to do with Jesus experiencing the pain of His sacrifice for all eternity, because of the fact that He is truly God, and therefore omniscient. Because He is omniscient He is intimately aware of all events past, present and future, including His own suffering on the cross. Jesus the man died on the cross, paying the penalty for sin, in the realm of Time. But resurrected Jesus lives in Eternity, where past, present, and future have no meaning, especially to omniscient God, which Jesus is. This is why I think the suffering He experienced on the cross is as real to Him in eternity as when He experienced it in time. Now it is true that among His last words on the cross was the statement "It is finished!" The Greek word there is TETELESTAI, literally meaning "FINISHED!" Most theologians agree that Jesus was referring here to His mission to take the sins of the world upon Himself and pay the Divine penalty for the sins of mankind for all time. I don't think it meant that after Jesus finished paying the penalty He was saying, "Thank God THAT'S over!" Another way to look at it is this: Many people understandably question how a loving God can sentence unbelievers to an pain-filled eternity in the Lake of Fire. I think the notion of Jesus' eternally felt pain answers that paradox. Jesus paid the penalty for sin--death--and the reality of that painful death on the cross is eternally fresh and real to Him. Since He was willing to pay that eternal penalty for mankind, is it not just that those who reject His provision for their eternal life should themselves experience eternal pain? Since they refused Jesus' offer to suffer in their place, what else is left for them except eternal suffering? For what it's worth, there are many who do not like my conclusions in this matter--my dear wife is among them. We have had several spirited discussions about this. But I stand by my convictions. And if my explanation doesn't satisfactorily answer your question, we can always agree to disagree. Christian love allows that. John Hi Margaret! If you are referring to what I believe you are, I think your question is a very good one. My last point in the article had to do with Jesus experiencing the pain of His sacrifice for all eternity, because of the fact that He is truly God, and therefore omniscient. Because He is omniscient He is intimately aware of all events past, present and future, including His own suffering on the cross. Jesus the man died on the cross, paying the penalty for sin, in the realm of Time. But resurrected Jesus lives in Eternity, where past, present, and future have no meaning, especially to omniscient God, which Jesus is. This is why I think the suffering He experienced on the cross is as real to Him in eternity as when He experienced it in time.

Now it is true that among His last words on the cross was the statement "It is finished!" The Greek word there is TETELESTAI, literally meaning "FINISHED!" Most theologians agree that Jesus was referring here to His mission to take the sins of the world upon Himself and pay the Divine penalty for the sins of mankind for all time. I don't think it meant that after Jesus finished paying the penalty He was saying, "Thank God THAT'S over!"

Another way to look at it is this: Many people understandably question how a loving God can sentence unbelievers to an pain-filled eternity in the Lake of Fire. I think the notion of Jesus' eternally felt pain answers that paradox. Jesus paid the penalty for sin–death–and the reality of that painful death on the cross is eternally fresh and real to Him. Since He was willing to pay that eternal penalty for mankind, is it not just that those who reject His provision for their eternal life should themselves experience eternal pain? Since they refused Jesus' offer to suffer in their place, what else is left for them except eternal suffering?

For what it's worth, there are many who do not like my conclusions in this matter–my dear wife is among them. We have had several spirited discussions about this. But I stand by my convictions. And if my explanation doesn't satisfactorily answer your question, we can always agree to disagree. Christian love allows that.

John

]]> Comment on Basics 16 – The Love of God by Margaret http://christreport.com/2010/09/basics-16-the-love-of-god/comment-page-1/#comment-3198 Margaret Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:36:10 +0000 http://christreport.com/2010/09/basics-16-the-love-of-god/#comment-3198 What about the fact that on the cross Jesus said "it is finished" Apart from this I think your articles are wonderful ! What about the fact that on the cross Jesus said "it is finished"
Apart from this I think your articles are wonderful !

]]> Comment on Basics 22 – The Functions of the Trinity by Tamirat debebe http://christreport.com/2011/07/basics-22-the-functions-of-the-trinity/comment-page-1/#comment-2413 Tamirat debebe Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:34:34 +0000 http://christreport.com/2011/07/basics-22-the-functions-of-the-trinity/#comment-2413 God bless this ministrey ...... I am blessd by this articl& by the word of God .....God bless you... God bless this ministrey …… I am blessd by this articl& by the word of God …..God bless you…

]]> Comment on Basics 10 – When God Answers Prayer-Or Doesn’t by Andrea Piper http://christreport.com/2010/01/basics-10-when-god-answers-prayer-or-doesnt/comment-page-1/#comment-1042 Andrea Piper Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:03:30 +0000 http://christreport.com/?p=17224#comment-1042 Very good lesson. Request denied, desire granted is God's loving way of giving us what we didn't even know we wanted. Keep digging into God's Word! Stay close to Him and continue asking for His guidance. Very good lesson. Request denied, desire granted is God's loving way of giving us what we didn't even know we wanted. Keep digging into God's Word! Stay close to Him and continue asking for His guidance.

]]> Comment on Is the Church Causing Americas Fall? by Jack Heckathorne http://christreport.com/2010/03/is-the-church-causing-americas-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-1041 Jack Heckathorne Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:28:41 +0000 http://christreport.com/?p=17274#comment-1041 God knows that we will forget some sins, but when we confess our known sins we are forgiven of "all unrighteousness"....see 1 John 1:9 Author God knows that we will forget some sins, but when we confess our known sins we are forgiven of "all unrighteousness"….see 1 John 1:9

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