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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Unanswered Bible Questions Author: Aixen7z4 Ordered by Verse |
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81 | What can we learn from the Methodists? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 95792 | ||
What do you think is good and praiseworthy in the Methodist Church? What are some of the ways they follow the scriptures, and what are some of the things we can learn from them? |
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82 | What can we learn from Presbyterians? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 95793 | ||
What do you think is good and praiseworthy in the Presbyterian Church? What are some of the ways they follow the scriptures, and what are some of the things we can learn from them? |
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83 | What can we learn from Adventists? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 95794 | ||
What do you think is good and praiseworthy in the Seventh Daty Adventist Church? What are some of the ways they follow the scriptures, and what are some of the things we can learn from them? |
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84 | What can we learn from the Pentecostals? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 95795 | ||
What do you think is good and praiseworthy in the Pentecostal Church? What are some of the ways they follow the scriptures, and what are some of the things we can learn from them? |
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85 | What can we learn from the P.Bs? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 95850 | ||
What do you think is good and praiseworthy in the Plymouth Brethren assemblies? What are some of the ways they follow the scriptures, and what are some of the things we can learn from them? Please note: This post is seeking positive responses and not criticism. |
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86 | Thank the Catholics for "The Passion"? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 114577 | ||
Should we thank the Catholic church nor for "The Passion of the Christ"? Somehow, it seems now that it had to happen. That is the way that Catholics do things. This is not meant to be an offensive statement but I think that only a Catholic could have made that movie. I do not kow for sure what I am saying here. My parents were Catholic and I attended a Catholic school. All I will say is that, as a child, I found the pictures on the wall and the "Stations of the Cross" really frightening. I stayed away from them. Now I find I have not seen the movie. If I do see it the reason would be that it enables me to talk about it. It is my impression that only Catholics have been referring to the sufferings of Christ as a "Passion". With that and the movie itself, are they not making a unique contribution to Christianity? |
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87 | Don't you believe in Predestination? | 1 Cor 4:7 | Aixen7z4 | 102783 | ||
This is not a question about Calvinism, but someone is predestined to try to lead the conversation in that direction. It seems we cannot help ourselves. Is this not a proof that there is some kind of predestination in place? Who made you the way you are? And why is it you cannot change? I say again that I wish this would not become a discussion about whether we are predestined to heaven or hell. My question is this: Even after people are saved, do they really change? Thank God that our destination changes. But what else? Our personalities, apparently, do not change, and soften not even our behavior. Yes, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. I used to believe, because of this and other verses, that a saved person is somewhat like Jesus and becoming more like that from day to day. But now it seems that we are born rewired with a certain temperament. It sets you in a certain direction and experiences, including the “born-again” experience can influence it but it cannot change your direction. Again, I am not talking about your direction in terms of your eternal destination. But it determines the kind of person you are, and you cannot change. Now, please change my mind if you can. I work in psychology and this is my challenge, to help people to change. But today, I think they can’t. I say to you that some of you are going to say the problem is with psychology, that psychology and faith do not mix. But the reason you say that is because that’s the way you are. I would like to change your mind but I can’t. You say only God can change you, but he either can’t or won’t. he has made you the way you are, and that’s the way you’re gong to be. I hope I am wrong, and I hope I can change that opinion. But I think you are the way God made you to be and you cannot change. When you saw this post you thought it had to do with salvation. Can you change your mind from that? Likely as not you never thought that personality was set inalterably by God. Do you think you can change your mind about that? Some things are set, and that includes personality. Only behavior can change, and that’s not easy. It is easier for some, and that depends on our personality. What do you think? |
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88 | Have you learned to trust in Jesus? | 1 Cor 15:56 | Aixen7z4 | 121223 | ||
Our view of death is based on the fact we are saved. That means we repented of our sins and we have trusted in Christ. It is our trust in all of his promises that takes away the fear of death. Are you trusting in Christ as your Savior? And what of the person who died? What of the family members remaining? We would encourage all of you to trust in him. If you do, then we will go over some of those promises with you and that should help. If you have not learned to trust him, tell us also, and we will help you with that. |
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89 | Isn't it a relay race? | 2 Cor 5:17 | Aixen7z4 | 100718 | ||
Dear kalos, you say "apparently some have an irresistible urge to rehash old arguments". I wonder: Does anyone have an irresistable urge to reconcile the points of view? One would hope that these long threads woulld somehow end in some kind of summary and conclusion. Then when an old argument is beginning to be rehashed, instead of asking people to go back and read ten long threads, someone can cut and paste the last conclusion. If we did that, then at least we would take up the discussion where we left off, instead of starting over at the beginning. It would be like a relay race and we'd probably make more progress. |
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90 | What change can we expect? | 2 Cor 5:17 | Aixen7z4 | 121934 | ||
He declined an invitation to church because, as he put it, he was afraid that he might “get saved or something”. Let us assume, if we can, that psychology is correct on this point, that change is always stressful. Add to that the fact the Bible says that salvation involves a change. We all know Ephesians 5:17. If all of that is true, then is it not reasonable that he should be afraid to get saved? It is probably not possible to tell someone ahead of time what change he will be subject to when he gets saved. One song I know laments like this: If I could only tell him as I know him My Redeemer who has lightened all my way If I could only tell how sweet his presence I am sure that you would make him yours today. But I can never tell him as I know him. Human tongue can never tell all love divine I only can entreat you to accept him You will know him only when you make him thine But when a person is saved, surely he gets to understand, as he experiences the changes! I have recently reestablished contact with that man after more than twenty (20) years, and he tells me he is saved now. And now, I ask this question, about him, and about saved people in general: According to the Bible, what change can we expect? |
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91 | How do you deal with insults? | 2 Cor 12:10 | Aixen7z4 | 102765 | ||
Does anyone have a practical method for dealing with insults? If you have experience in this area, and if you have found a way to deal with it, especially within the church, please share. | ||||||
92 | Don't you just love him? | 2 Cor 12:10 | Aixen7z4 | 102802 | ||
Do I love him? Yes, I do. Do I love you? You didn’t ask, but I don't mind saying it, and I trust I don't get you into trouble for saying it. I do. You are wonderful, and I trust that your contribution will be a help to many. Just so you know I hear you, I think you said we should keep our eyes on the big picture. We should work to resolve the complaint. Also, we should keep our eyes on Jesus. This last one reminded me of a passage in Hebrews: Let us run the race, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Now I wonder how others cope. Do they feel justified in closing shop or staying out? And what of those who fight fire with fire? I would like more contributions for myself and for those I serve. Are there any other overcomers on this forum? |
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93 | What is it about these two natures? | Gal 5:17 | Aixen7z4 | 129989 | ||
Scripture indicates that Jesus had two natures. He was the Son of God (Mark 1:1; John 10:36; etc.)and also the Son of man (Mark 2:10; John 8:28; etc.). Yet this duality caused no conflict for him except, perhaps, in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-42) and in that moment on the cross (Matthew 27:46). While he lived on earth in a human body, he knew no sin (2 Corinthians 5:21) and he did no sin (Hebrews 4:15). We also have two natures (Ephesians 4:22,24). There is the old man and there is the new man. It may even be said that we have the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4) in addition to our human nature (Genesis 6:3;John 3:6) and for us this duality is a source of great conflict (Galatians 5:17). Why is it there was no conflict for Jesus, but so much conflict for us? Consider the importance of the fact that our conflict often results in sin. Please note: The information you provide here will be of great benefit to believers who try to help other believers experiencing conflict. Please settle in your own mind whether you want to help that cause before you answer. |
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94 | Easy? | Gal 5:17 | Aixen7z4 | 130046 | ||
Did you mean "Easy to say", or "Easy to do"? | ||||||
95 | Are we always conscious of the conflict? | Gal 5:17 | Aixen7z4 | 130069 | ||
No one, so far. It was suggested that there was conflict in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-42) and in that moment on the cross (Matthew 27:46). How much conflict between flesh and spirit do you experience? And how do you resolve it? |
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96 | Dear John: Is it possible? | Eph 2:3 | Aixen7z4 | 99254 | ||
Dear John: Is it possible to change? Do you believe that you were pre-ordained to believe what you believe? If so, it seems it will not be possible for you to change your mind. In the same manner, do you think that the people who believe something different from you were pre-ordained to believe what they believe? If so, it will not be possible for them to change. Please ponder these things seriously and tell us. If your beliefs are preordained and set, and if the same is true of others, then is there any purpose to this discussion? |
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97 | Can anyone be converted? | Eph 2:3 | Aixen7z4 | 99350 | ||
Can anyone ever change at all? You say, "Unregenerate man is not interested in serving and glorifying God". But is that true? Is it true that an unregenerate man is not interested? Does he not search? Does he not try? Does not even Israel have a zeal of God? It is not according to knowledge, but Paul calls it a zeal. He does not say they are not interested. Other unregenerate people seem to be interested, what with their religions and temples and sacrifices and ceremonies; they seem to be doing all of that. Else what are those activities for? Does it seem fair to say of the devout Muslim that all he does is only for the glory of the individual? The Bible seems to say that there are some who know God and who do not glorify him as God. Some are contentious, and do not obey the truth. Some, according to Romans 1, obey unrighteousness and do evil. However, there are many unsaved, unregenerate people who, by patient continuance in well doing, seek for glory and honor and immortality. Indeed some are so religious, so devoted, they find it hard to listen to the Gospel. Yet, they are interested in God. They will tell you that. Do you tell them they are self-deceived and not really seeking him? They are seeking him, even if in the wrong places. They seem to be seeking him. Some of them give up all worldly pleasures and live in monasteries or caves, and they say they are seeking God. They have not found him as yet but they are seeking him. These are the people we expect to respond to the Gospel when they hear it and know the truth of it. There are also some in our churches who seek to please God by doing good. Someone will counter that there are verses saying, "There is none that seeketh after God". But must we not balance that with the statements of those who say, "We have seen his star in the east and have come to worship him”? Must we not consider men like Cornelius, who feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always? That man was unregenerate until Peter presented the gospel to him and he accepted it. Or perhaps we need to define the term “unregenerate”. Is it the same as “unsaved”? I assume we agree that the terms are equivalent. Was “Mother Teresa” regenerate? How do we know? Was it because of her good works? Yet our Bible says it is not of works. I am trying to recall whether she told us how she got saved. Can an unregenerate man never become a regenerate man? Can a Saul of Tarsus not become a Paul? You say of the “unregenerate man” that his heart is wicked and desires only that which glorifies himself. I think we have shown that that is not necessarily true. There are unsaved people like that, but there are also unsaved people who do good works. It is true that “what men consider good works, charity, self-sacrifice, etc.” does not earn salvation. It is not even true that they are “good things in themselves”. They are like filthy rags; that’s what Isaiah found. Even if they are done “for the greater glory of God” they do not earn salvation. We must say, however, that they do “come up for a memorial before God” and they may cause God to send a Peter to them. I am not sure that they would always accept a Peter, but it seems that God does give then that opportunity. You say, “The purpose of this discussion is to glorify God. You imply that the purpose is not to change minds. Then how are we “seeking to know Him as He is“ if we are not willing to learn anything about him beyond what we now know? You say that the purpose is “to grow in awe of His majesty”. Again, how do we grow without changing? Is it by holding ever more strongly to a highly debatable position? |
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98 | What do you like about the church? | Eph 2:22 | Aixen7z4 | 117887 | ||
I would like to talk about the church, and bring out some of the qualities to show what a marvelous thing it is. But I do not know how to introduce the subject to force a focus and to avoid distracting from it. So I'll just say, "What do you like about the church?" | ||||||
99 | But can we answer the question? | Eph 2:22 | Aixen7z4 | 118004 | ||
I will provoke another thought now, that I hope will have repercussions for this entire forum. I will accuse us of a low level of processing. We can talk about a topic. We can talk about talking about a topic. We can talk around a topic. We can even quote scriptures that relate to a topic. We can talk about a question, but we either give an easy theoretical answer or we don‘t answer it at all. We can parry about and go off on tangents. But we find it hard to get to the guts, to answer a question in practical terms and to apply the word of God. We can talk about what “invisible” means and now, about how much dust would fly if the invisible became visible and vice-versa. It is more difficult to express an appreciation for what the word of God says about the church that Christ is building. But I like this forum. I have talked about its potential. One aspect of it I like is the tree-like format of the thing. We can make this part a tangent end and stretch it out. Or we can get to the higher level and actually answer the question. But is it not wonderful that we can talk all day about what “church” means and never ever say what we like abut the church? I challenge us to make a choice here. Say that it is wrong to provoke. Ask for a definition of “repercussions”. Impugn the motive. Argue the etymology of the word “church”. Engage in a personal attack on Nobel Aixen. Accuse him of bringing psychology onto a Bible Study forum because he used the words “level of processing". Cut him off. Or rise to the higher level and answer the question. What do you like, marvel at, appreciate, admire, about the wonderful work that the Lord is doing on this earth, building his church? See the vast building See it rise The work, how great! The plan how wise! How do you like it? To many, within and without, the church may not seem very beautiful now. There is all the dust and rubble of construction. Just as they may not see much beauty in Aixen. But when he shall appear, we shall be like him. I hope we get to shout to the principalities and powers then, “How do you like me now?” But Jesus is the Master Builder, and he is building his church. Down around here, amidst the dust and the rubble, we can hardly see the beauty of the thing. Let us rise to the higher level and look at it, and say what we think. Or must I put it in the form of a question? |
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100 | What is God's Son's name? | Phil 2:9 | Aixen7z4 | 107315 | ||
What is the name that God bestowed on his Son? I say the name is The Lord Jesus Christ. The message from God was that His name would be called Jesus because He would save His people from their sins. But then God made him to be both Lord and Christ. His name then is a combination of all of these, each word pregnant with meaning. But what do you say? |
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