tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19769805.post4505217728242061894..comments2023-11-02T09:14:47.151-05:00Comments on Bill's Thoughts: TEN QUESTIONS ANSWEREDBill Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13573859102823530876noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19769805.post-83653324420567166182011-01-20T23:55:51.577-06:002011-01-20T23:55:51.577-06:00The last question is easy to explain if you ask me...The last question is easy to explain if you ask me. They're simply not following what a Christian marriage is and should be. You can call yourself a Christian, go to church, say you live the Christian lifestyle, and still not be living in Christ, doing what you should be doing. A Christian marriage is sacred, and if you follow God's instructions correctly, marriage is practically foolproof. The problem today is people have too much pride and they give up after the fall out of being 'in-love'. Worse yet they get married just by simply being 'in love'. I just recently got married to my husband and yes I am in love with him but I did not marry him just because of that. That would be insane. Marriage is more than two people in love. It is two people coming together to join as one under God. You made vows and especially as a Christian you should respect and honor them. I don't mean sound rude or anything but this is a topic that I have a strong opinion on. <br /><br />Anyway, I am very happy I found your blog. You are a very wise man and I am very grateful that you can help bring me understanding. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19769805.post-88934497584240970632010-10-09T09:59:36.433-05:002010-10-09T09:59:36.433-05:00Carla -- Good question. Briefly, the answer is no...Carla -- Good question. Briefly, the answer is no. I'll try to post a fuller answer in a few days. I'm out of pocket right now.Bill Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13573859102823530876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19769805.post-20552761263366739682010-10-08T23:50:45.914-05:002010-10-08T23:50:45.914-05:00what happened to all of the souls that lived and d...what happened to all of the souls that lived and died before jesus? wa just wondering.....are they just shit out of luck?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19769805.post-91938315820442280092010-10-03T10:12:15.140-05:002010-10-03T10:12:15.140-05:00enjoyed your post, so I would like to assist:
1. ...enjoyed your post, so I would like to assist:<br /><br />1. Why won't God heal amputees? While some animals such as lizards have the ability to regrow a tail, this does not mean God won't heal. The healing is not necessarily in the regrowth, but in the healing of the spirit. Physical healing of the sick is a promise for the true church - read about it in James.<br /><br />7. Why didn't Jesus' miracles leave behind evidence? My friend, consider the tomb is empty. What more evidence do you need?<br /><br />8. Why hasn't Jesus appeared to you? After his ascension, he promised to leave behind the person of the Holy Spirit. That person is making appearences.<br /><br />9. Eat my body, drink my blood - remember Jesus was the word, and the word was with God and the word was God. In this context, Jesus is the nourishment of the spirit.<br /><br />3. Why does God demand the death of so many innocent people? I propose they are not innocent, but guilty. "The wages of sin is death." <br /><br />4. Is the Bible anti-science? I presume you mean are there repeatable experiments in the Bible, or is there scientific proof against the claims in the Bible? While the Bible is not a science text book, such miracles as turning water into wine, or the baskets of fish stories - seem implausible. But they are not meant to be repeatable experiments, but designed to encourage your faith. In this they are repeatable, as they have done for millions or billions of people over the centuries.<br /><br />5. Slavery - God used it as a punishment, not as a fan.<br /><br />Divorce and bad things - what can I say, except everyone needs healing in their spirit. Hope you can count your regrets on one hand, and count your blessings in the stars.Robert Dozierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08509676535347702070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19769805.post-33283332411700411962010-09-30T22:37:37.769-05:002010-09-30T22:37:37.769-05:00Lisa -- That is so true! Thank you so much for yo...Lisa -- That is so true! Thank you so much for your comments.Bill Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13573859102823530876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19769805.post-84460159881188255042010-09-30T22:33:29.046-05:002010-09-30T22:33:29.046-05:00Miracles don't convert. Only the Holy spirit ...Miracles don't convert. Only the Holy spirit can convert. In response to the amputee question...there is opposition in all things. It all started when Adam and Eve were cast out of the garden and had to work to til the ground and work for their survival. If God didn't think the person could handle the situation, he probably would have cured them or healed them to avoid the amputation. We have to humble ourselves and come unto Christ in order to learn His will for us. this is where we have free will to chose our path and attitudes about our situation.Lisa Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19769805.post-20280790170183250822010-09-30T16:43:47.113-05:002010-09-30T16:43:47.113-05:00Anonymous:
Thank you for your comments.
I'm ...Anonymous:<br /><br />Thank you for your comments.<br /><br />I'm sorry that my answer to question #1 seemed sarcastic or "just for wit." I did not intend it to be sarcastic, though I believe that the questions were asked in a sarcastic manner. (Watch the video.) I was, I will admit, a bit terse.<br /><br />I have never dealt with someone with a severed limb, though I have personally ministered to a number of people with chronic and/or terminal illnesses. I have not seen any miractouly healed but I have seen people calmly accept their afflictions and trust God to comfort them.<br /><br />The New Testament, as well as experience, teaches us that suffering is inevitable, in fact can draw us closer to God.<br /><br />I have found that one of the biggest hindrances to faith personal peace is the belief that God will perform a miracle (or that science will find a cure).Bill Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13573859102823530876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19769805.post-90551748645559150512010-09-30T14:43:11.753-05:002010-09-30T14:43:11.753-05:00I'm sort of disappointed in your response to q...I'm sort of disappointed in your response to question 1. Just because you don't think it's a worthy question, to just sort of blow it off is insensitive. Those people with missing limbs have serious issues with a God the Bible claims is all powerful. I'm sadden you chose to write sarcastically. I/m thinking you missed an opportunity to help explain a very real question. Just for wit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19769805.post-38470098538000659752010-09-29T07:16:34.135-05:002010-09-29T07:16:34.135-05:00I continue to be incredibly thankful for your blog...I continue to be incredibly thankful for your blog and your thoughts!!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10956401111516283111noreply@blogger.com