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03-21-2011, 08:50 PM
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Re: What is a "great man/woman of God"?
Simple, do the will of God.
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03-21-2011, 08:56 PM
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Re: What is a "great man/woman of God"?
In the context it is used, it usually means someone who has earned people's respect and admiration.
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03-21-2011, 09:06 PM
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Re: What is a "great man/woman of God"?
A GREAT man or woman of God is one who says, "I am nothing. He is all in all."
There are no great men and women of God. They may be good preachers. They may get alot done for the Kingdom. They may win alot of souls, and may bring healing and deliverance to the masses. They may help alot of people, but the minute they begain to think they are great, they become nothing at all.
This is a paraphrase from the "great" Rev. Billy Graham. To which I say, Amen, brother. Amen.
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03-22-2011, 07:53 AM
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Re: What is a "great man/woman of God"?
who may be great in one persons eyes may not be so great in another persons eyes...
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03-22-2011, 08:38 AM
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Re: What is a "great man/woman of God"?
I hate it when people say someone is a "great" man of God. It makes me feel like saying, "Well, I have a story for you about that person!!". (As in the thread this thread is probably referring to.....I just about did that very thing but refrained.) One thing I've noticed since I've left the UPC is all the back patting that goes on especially towards the ministry. It's almost like a ministry pacifier. 
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03-22-2011, 04:51 PM
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Re: What is a "great man/woman of God"?
When does weight and eating habits come into play?
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Let it be understood that Apostolic Friends Forum is an Apostolic Forum.
Apostolic is defined on AFF as:
- There is One God. This one God reveals Himself distinctly as Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
- The Son is God himself in a human form or "God manifested in the flesh" (1Tim 3:16)
- Every sinner must repent of their sins.
- That Jesus name baptism is the only biblical mode of water baptism.
- That the Holy Ghost is for today and is received by faith with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues.
- The saint will go on to strive to live a holy life, pleasing to God.
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03-22-2011, 04:54 PM
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Re: What is a "great man/woman of God"?
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When does weight and eating habits come into play?
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Praxeas, what you are talking about is "A Great Big Man of God," right? 
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03-22-2011, 04:55 PM
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Re: What is a "great man/woman of God"?
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Praxeas, what you are talking about is "A Great Big Man of God," right?
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Some are larger than others
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Let it be understood that Apostolic Friends Forum is an Apostolic Forum.
Apostolic is defined on AFF as:
- There is One God. This one God reveals Himself distinctly as Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
- The Son is God himself in a human form or "God manifested in the flesh" (1Tim 3:16)
- Every sinner must repent of their sins.
- That Jesus name baptism is the only biblical mode of water baptism.
- That the Holy Ghost is for today and is received by faith with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues.
- The saint will go on to strive to live a holy life, pleasing to God.
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03-22-2011, 04:57 PM
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Re: What is a "great man/woman of God"?
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Originally Posted by Praxeas
Some are larger than others
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Does that make them " Greater" than others? You know.... "The Bigger The Better!" Just askin'!
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"From the time you're born, 'til you ride in the hearse, there ain't nothing bad that couldn't be worse!"
LIFE: Some days you're the dog and some days you're the hydrant!
I have ... Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia! The fear of long words.
"Prediction is very hard, especially about the future." - Yogi Berra
"I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave in reflection." - Thomas Paine
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03-22-2011, 05:07 PM
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Go Dodgers!
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Re: What is a "great man/woman of God"?
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Originally Posted by BeenThinkin
Does that make them " Greater" than others? You know.... "The Bigger The Better!" Just askin'!
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It makes them greater...in girth
__________________
Let it be understood that Apostolic Friends Forum is an Apostolic Forum.
Apostolic is defined on AFF as:
- There is One God. This one God reveals Himself distinctly as Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
- The Son is God himself in a human form or "God manifested in the flesh" (1Tim 3:16)
- Every sinner must repent of their sins.
- That Jesus name baptism is the only biblical mode of water baptism.
- That the Holy Ghost is for today and is received by faith with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues.
- The saint will go on to strive to live a holy life, pleasing to God.
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