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What does 'stagnant in spirit' mean? |
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Zephaniah
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What does it mean to be "stagnant in spirit" as suggested to describe the men of Jerusalem in Zephaniah 1:12? |
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What does 'stagnant in spirit' mean? |
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Zephaniah
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Lord, keep us from being complacent! They were at a standstill, there was no spiritual growth, no searching for the Lord. They were happily going about business as usual. I think about a stagnant pond. Algae growing, mosquitos swarming, oozing and mucky. No growth, no new life and foul things beginning to creep in. Decay.
Without seeking, studying, staying excited about the Lord, fellowshiping with other believers and worshipping (even though there may be seasons of silence)keeps your spirit alive and thriving.
Debbie |
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What does 'stagnant in spirit' mean? |
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Zephaniah
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Dear Debbie,
What a vivid and thought provoking way to illustrate what a dead spiritual life is like: "Algae growing, mosquitos swarming, oozing and mucky. No growth, no new life and foul things beginning to creep in. Decay."
I commend you on this, even though it is rather grotesque to think about, but if it motivates people who now may be this way spiritually (the description of the 'dead pond' is how our Lord sees your spiritual life) then you've done your part for the Kingdom today, my friend!
Blessings!
Nolan |
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who was Zephaniah |
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Zeph 1:1
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who was Zephaniah |
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who was Zephaniah |
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Zeph 1:1
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Scripture ... Zephaniah 1:1 ...
Greetings johnbellison,
Zephaniah was the great-great grandson of King Hekekiah. So he had royal blood and was a prophet.
Hope I answered yur question, Searcher |
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Does Zeph 1:15-18 refer to Judah? |
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Zeph 1:4
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Someone recently referred to Zeph 1:15-18 in reference to the World Trade Center disaster...but I thought Zeph referred prophecies concerning Judah and neighboring nations...can you help me? I want to reply to this to comfort this person.
Thanks
Shannon |
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Does Zeph 1:15-18 refer to Judah? |
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Zeph 1:4
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Greetings Shannon!
You are absolutely correct. Zeph. 1:15-18 does refer to the judgement of Judah when they were overcome by the Babylonians. Note Zeph. 1:4 in particular.
However, many prophecies in Scripture conflate events in such a way that they can refer to both near and far events in the same breath. For instance, some passages refer to both the first and second comings of Christ in one short passage. Even though both events are seperated by many years.
Thus, Zeph. 1:15-18 could also refer to a future judgement of Judah. However, there is no way that it refers to the World Trade Center bombing.
I hope this helps!
Your Brother in Christ,
Tim Moran |
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Does Zeph 1:15-18 refer to Judah? |
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Zeph 1:4
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Shannon, Tim is right.
There are people who are trying to force what happened on 9/11 into Scripture. I believe they will have to eat crow. If they are preachers, I suggest they step down.
For 1900 years or so, people have been thinking the final event is over.
Mark 13:32 says no one knows.
Steve
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God's "I Wills" of Restoration |
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Zeph 3:18
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God's "I Wills" of Restoration
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Zephaniah 3:18-20
1. I will gather (3:18)
2. I will deal (3:19)
3. I will save (3:19)
4. I will appoint (3:19)
5. I will bring you back (3:20)
6. I will give you (3:20)
[Taken from the MacArthur Study Bible, pg. 1329]
- Nolan |
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For Israel? For us? |
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Zeph 3:18
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Greetings Nolan! Aren't these promises about the future restoration of Israel? Please elaborate or explain the significance of these "I Wills" to/for the believer today. Thanks! Momma |
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For Israel? For us? |
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Zeph 3:18
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Greetings Mommapbs!
Yes, God's "I Wills" of Restoration (that are spoken of in Zephaniah 3:18-20) are promises that point to the future restoration of Israel!
For the believer today, the "I Wills" spoken of in Zephaniah are a source of encouragement when a believer is in sorrow. We can be assured that the Lord will remove our sorrow and restore us! We will be encouraged to know that what lies ahead for us (even after we die) is much greater and more blessed than what lies before us or what has happened in our past. For the believer, the best is yet to come! :)
Blessings to you,
Nolan |
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For Israel? For us? |
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Zeph 3:18
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Thanks Nolan: I can't wait for that Day, when every tear will be wiped away! For me, the tears I long to have dried are because of my disobedience! The loss I realize (and feel sorrow over) is a result of ungodly choices which hinder my fellowship with Jesus. I thank God for His forgiveness, which lifts the burdens, but not the memory of how I have disappointed Him as I have "grieved the Holy Spirit." I praise and thank God for His love that is beyond measure or even my ability to fully comprehend! He loves me, just as I am!
Sometimes, believers stray from this truth by thinking that their obedience will cause God to love them more (or the converse could be at work too) which becomes a "performance trap." Thanks again for the encouraging reminder!
"For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." Phil 1:6 |
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