How many times did you ask God for the Holy Ghost?

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by proudfather

Jesus also said, "Ask and ye shall receive." Here the only requirement is to ask, but we all know that there are other requirements. James said, "ye ask and ye do not receive, because ye ask amiss." So when we ask God for the Holy Ghost, we should receive it even if we ask amiss? That doesn't make sense. (This question is not for Jeffrey)

Does the Bible have to make sense?

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by Brad Murphy

Yeah, at 10 or 12 years old I was involved in a lot of sin... I think watching Dukes of Hazzard on television at my grandpa's house on Friday nights or wishing that I could go without my shirt like all the other neighborhood boys must have really been horrible in the eyes of God... after begging and pleading for months or possibly years as per the formula I eventually spoke in tongues, but I don't remember the specific date or even where it was at for that matter (since everyone else seems to remember the exact moment it happened).

And I bet you don't remember all the sins that you finally repented of!

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by Timmy

Does the Bible have to make sense?

(This question is for everyone. )

[Brad Murphy]

Originally Posted by Timmy

And I bet you don't remember all the sins that you finally repented of!

Being totally serious here... even at that age I tried to word things as blanket statements to make sure things would be covered,

"God, please forgive me if I have sinned and didn't realize I sinned and for anything else I may have done wrong, or if even thinking this or praying this way is wrong forgive me for that too.".

[Brad Murphy]

Originally Posted by Timmy

(This question is for everyone. )

I think the textbook answer is that if the Bible doesn't make sense, you aren't spiritual enough and need to get down on your knees and get the carpet soggy with your tears until you do understand it...

[deltaguitar]

Originally Posted by Brad Murphy

Yeah, at 10 or 12 years old I was involved in a lot of sin... I think watching Dukes of Hazzard on television at my grandpa's house on Friday nights or wishing that I could go without my shirt like all the other neighborhood boys must have really been horrible in the eyes of God... after begging and pleading for months or possibly years as per the formula I eventually spoke in tongues, but I don't remember the specific date or even where it was at for that matter (since everyone else seems to remember the exact moment it happened).

I finally just admitted that I never really spoke in tongues. Maybe I did at one time or another but I am honestly not 100% sure that I ever did.

[proudfather]

Originally Posted by Timmy

(This question is for everyone. )

Timmy, are you a believer? I think you just like to get people stirred up. You're question is...weird.

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by proudfather

Timmy, are you a believer? I think you just like to get people stirred up. You're question is...weird.

I believe. Lots of things.

[proudfather]

Originally Posted by Timmy

I believe. Lots of things.

Of that I have no doubt.

[notofworks]

Originally Posted by proudfather

Thy fellows is a reference to the associates in the priestly office. The people wonder at these men and their devotion to God. The branch is a reference to Christ. What's your point?

You don't see it??? Look how this reconciles with Amos 3:9 (NLT)

"Announce this to the leaders of Philistia and Egypt: "Take your seats now on the hills around Samaria, and witness the scandalous spectacle of all Israel's crimes."