Results 41601 - 41620 of 42010
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Results from: Answered Bible Questions On or After: Wed 02/16/00 Ordered by Date |
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41601 | How do I choose a new church home? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1491 | ||
What should I look for when choosing a new church home? | ||||||
41602 | When should a person leave a church? | Ephesians | kalos | 1466 | ||
When should a person leave a church? That is, when should a person stop attending a particular local church? | ||||||
41603 | STILL entertaining? | Revelation | SSprln | 1457 | ||
I still don't understand. He is not trying to entertain; he is a man of God, I believe. | ||||||
41604 | Accuracy not a requirement...? | Revelation | kalos | 1453 | ||
If accuracy is not a requirement for the best commentary on Revelation, then wouldn't the list of possibilities be that much longer? Also, if accuracy is not a requirement, then Van Impe is still in the running. (By the way, it is not "Revaltion" or "Revelations". The word is "Revelation".) |
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41605 | Preordained free will? | 1 Pet 2:9 | Dud M3 | 1451 | ||
OK. But how can the all-knowing, all-powerful God not know what each of us will choose through free will? I believe He does and knows. Part of His plan is that we demonstrate our faith in Him by following the teachings of the Gospel, despite knowing that He has preordained all events in the Universe. This is how we build our character. I must ask, though, why? Seems like answering the "why" questions is religion's task. The Lord has blessed me with an inquisitive attitude and I look forward to hearing others' insights and stimulating their own thoughts. (I understand this issue has caused great rifts in Christianity over the past 500 years; hopefully this discussion keeps to the mending side). In His name. |
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41606 | Who is NOT saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1439 | ||
Who is not saved? My friend, if you interpret the scriptures as saying that all children are saved (not under the curse of Adam) and unbelieving spouses are 'automatically' saved, then add Acts 16:31 "And they said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved, you and your household (automatically)." (my parentheses) Since I have heard that 'household' means up to second cousins, this means allmost no one will go to hell! I agree about 'parental covering,' but Bar-mitzvahs are for Jews. The age varies, probably after 10 years old at the earliest, that's all we can know. As to 'automatic' salvation-by-kinship or marriage, that is not the entirety of the Bible. In Christ Jesus. |
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41607 | whom did cain marry? | Gen 5:4 | SUDHIR | 1441 | ||
whom did cain marry? | ||||||
41608 | To: charis, JVH0212 and HeirofGod | Bible general Archive 1 | EveryHome | 1614 | ||
Thanks for all your excellent conversation and insights. I am leaving on an extended ministry trip and will return home near the first of May. Possibly I will get back online with the group. Blessings to each of you in His Powerful Name! |
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41609 | 0-fold ministry? | Hebrews | charis | 1427 | ||
Dear rcscroll, Then Paul was saying what? 3-fold ministry? Paul called himself an apostle 16 times, so he was at least number 14 after Matthias. Then there was Barnabas, Andronicus, Junias, and James, the Lord's brother. Jesus was a prophet after John the baptist. In Acts 15, Judas and Silas are called prophets, and Paul speaks of prophets and prophecy as for the church in 1 Corinthians and Ephesians. Shall we also do away with 'pastors,' as the word only occurs once? 'Evangelist' comes up three times, and 'teacher' as a ministry only twice. You see, my friend, you cannot legitimatize ministry based on your own traditions. All five ministries are listed for a reason, and I think all are 'under-utilized.' As a matter of fact, many spiritual gifts (ministries are gifts) are misunderstood and 'under-utilized.' I believe that many today shun or disregard the spiritual gifts because they focus on the abuses. I will be the first to admit that these gifts are misused, abused and sometimes just plain false. However, I have witnessed these spiritual gifts being used in an orderly manner, bestowing blessing and guidance, edifying the church, and lifting high the name of Jesus. Would you also deny miracles, healing, and guidance by the Holy Spirit? Yes, indeed, these will help in our pursuit of unity. Obviously, knowledge and scholarship have not led us to unity, yet. I understand a dearth of balance these days, on both sides, but to do away with some of our most powerful weapons is unwise. Peace to you in Christ Jesus. | ||||||
41610 | why isnt tything in the new testament? | Malachi | melchizedekau | 1426 | ||
why isnt tything in the new testament? | ||||||
41611 | Blood sacrifices during the Millenium? | Heb 10:12 | Nrojac | 1429 | ||
I recently sat under the teaching of a DD, who stated that there would be blood sacrifices, by Christians, during the Millenium. He said there would be no other way the point the unsaved offspring of the Christians to the Cross of Jesus. I believe that we will reign with Christ over the remainder of humanity. We will have glorified bodies, with out aging, death and sin, no sexual desires or pro-creation. Further, I believe that there will never again be blood sacrifices for the remission of sin, not even for a remerance, like communion. Please show me where to search out scripture to refute this DD. |
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41612 | Hotmail anyone? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1411 | ||
Dear Fellows, Hotmail anyone? I read earlier a suggestion about using Hotmail for personal communication and fellowship. No one has come forth, and I can guess why. I have asked our host about it but received no answer one way or the other. I offer my hotmail address below as a means of introducing one to another. I cannot guarantee flawless or eternal service :-), and cannot bear legal responsibility for any problems that could occur (even among Christians), but I will try to honor your trust and respect your wishes. (This sounds like the 'Nakoudo.' or Japanese matchmaker :-) If you want to send your address to my Hotmail account, remember to give me instructions about how you want this information used. In Christ Jesus, charisjapan@hotmail.com |
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41613 | 5-fold, what do they DO? | Hebrews | charis | 1410 | ||
Amen! EveryHome. I did not expand my thoughts regarding the exhortations in Ephesians 4, but if you don't mind, I will here. The question about these 'five-fold' ministers is not how we 'translate' their Ministry into modern language, but ask, "What do they DO?" An apostle is a "...person(s) sent out by churches on special errands..." Ungers Bible Dictionary. He is a servant between churches. NOT a 'capital"A"' Apostle, a boss, a ruler, or the top of the ladder. The servant part goes for all ministries in the church. Prophets should prophesy God's relevant, living word to those God sends him to. Evangelists should bring forth the Good News, not just to the unsaved, but to those who have not yet become able to live it. Pastors should shepherd the flock, and I mean KNOW them. Teachers should teach the things of God, not just Sunday School, but wherever God sends them. I do believe that when the above ministry returns to the church, we will be closer to the unity of the faith. Friend, I agree that this is happening in many places. And I know that there are many, many servants in His church in America, but it is obvious to this 'outsider' that the church is full of arrogant 'ladder-climbers' and seekers of fame and fortune 'for the glory of God.' Recognizing these 'false' teachers and prophets will bring simplicity and humility and unity to the church. In case you haven't noticed, I preach about 'spiritual unity' now and then :-) In Christ Jesus. |
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41614 | what were the 7 Messianic signs | Bible general Archive 1 | Ella Brown | 1446 | ||
What were the 7 signs/miracles that only the Messiah could fulfil | ||||||
41615 | what were the 7 Messianic signs | John 9:1 | Ella Brown | 176542 | ||
What were the 7 signs/miracles that only the Messiah could fulfil | ||||||
41616 | Entertaining? | Revelation | SSprln | 1406 | ||
Exactly what did you mean by "entertaining?" | ||||||
41617 | read and understand the question | Revelation | DAN HOLMES | 1392 | ||
i'm not looking for a book for a new comer. and i am not looking for the book that is considered "the most accurate book". i simply asked who has written the best comentary on revelations in your opinion? and i am not looking for an explination on just one part of revelation | ||||||
41618 | May I Ask Again... Bible Software? | Bible general Archive 1 | EveryHome | 1388 | ||
I have had only one response to my question... "What is your favorite Bible software and why?" It was a good response but I really would like to hear from more people before making a selection. I won't bring it up again. I promise. Thanks for your help! |
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41619 | Time to capitalize??? | Col 3:17 | kalos | 1383 | ||
It's time to decide? It's time to capitalize? And, pray tell, who shall make those decisions? The Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Trinitarians, Unitarians, Roman Catholics, Russian Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, Pentecostals, General Baptists, Southern Baptists, American Baptists? The list goes on and on. If only the solution were that simple and simplistic! We're not talking about a new format for the Yellow Pages, we're talking about the sacred and imperishable Word of God. | ||||||
41620 | No hope for unity of faith? | Hebrews | charis | 1379 | ||
Is there no hope for unity of faith? My esteemed (esteamed? :-) colleagues, I believe there is one possibility. Many years ago a present-day prophet spoke over me that I was a dreamer, but my dreams would come to pass. I envision a day when the Lord does bring us together, maybe even before His glorious return. I agree that this cannot be done by the present system of church organization. (or should I say division?) An appropriate scripture might be, "'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the Lord of hosts." Zechariah 3:6-4:10 Now I understand that these are commonly considered post-return scriptures, but I am not quite done. Paul spoke as if there was a method to bring us together. "But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift... And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers,for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fulness of Christ...from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by that which every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love." Ephesians 4:7-16 NASB I read here that just maybe the Lord is able to bring us together by adherence to His original plan of church leadership. I am not suggesting a 'super denomination.' This was not His intent. I am speaking of a simpler situation in which each local church serves the Lord autonomously with some (limited) spiritual oversight from the above ministers. As I said, it is a dream, not something I have 'worked out.' Though difficult to imagine, I believe the Bible says it is possible, AND better than what we have now. I cannot believe that our differences 'will never cease.' (kind of defeatist, don't you think?) I welcome comments. In Jesus | ||||||
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