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461 | is suicide a sin? | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 180471 | ||
Hello 2Tim215, How old are you? CDBJ |
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462 | is suicide a sin? | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 180451 | ||
Hi 2Tim215, What School do you represent while running up and down all those hills? Read the story of running to exhaustion in I Samuel chapter 30. CDBJ |
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463 | Desire for GOOD? | Hebrews | CDBJ | 180390 | ||
Hello rachiero, Just for sake of accuracy, where does is say that what Jesus was sweating, was in fact actually blood? You suggested "Jesus sweating blood" Luke 22:44 And being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground. Scripture often uses what we call “figures of speech” in this particular case it is a form known as “simile”. It doesn’t say it was blood but it was like blood. Here is another clear example of a simile; John 1:32 And John bore witness saying, "I have beheld the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and He remained upon Him. It wasn’t a dove but “like” a dove. Acts 2:3 And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them. It wasn’t fire, but like fire; those are similes which are one of the easiest figure of speech to recognize. Figures of speech could really confuse a person reading the book of Revelation, since there are numerous different types of figures of speech in use there. We don’t all have the same grasp for grammatical assimilation. Do you get the picture? Have a great day, CDBJ |
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464 | What happens immediatly after you die? | 2 Corinthians | CDBJ | 180357 | ||
Hello Edwin, It looks like you and the Apostle John are way out of tune and I kind of think he might be right. Rev. 6:9-11 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: [10] And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? [11] And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. One of you two must be off due to the action going on in verse 10. I believe John might have a little more insight on the location of believers that have passed out of the physical realm. I would also think that Abraham was excited to see the first advent of Christ even though by your logic he was not aware of what was going on. John 8:56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad. Those enjoying Abraham’s presence in a class of those in captivity were joyfully bring transported to new residence soon after Christ arrived. When the pure atonement was finally accomplished in Christ; there sins were no not just covered but “removed”. Thus making them fit for heavens habitation. Ephes. 4:8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Ephes. 4:9-11 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? [10] He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) [11] And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; CDBJ |
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465 | Will we have flashbacks of the past? | Revelation | CDBJ | 180349 | ||
There you go 2Tim215, I was just taxing your thinking a little on those, looking through the glass; you pegged it. The only problem now is your “assumption” ideas, in the book of Revelation; notice, no (s) on the end of Revelation. Scripture points out that those judged in Rev. 20 are of the dead verity and there isn’t any indication that any of them are believers in Jesus. No sins are mentioned at the white throne judgment, Jesus paid for all the sins when God judged him on the cross. 1 John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. The only thing that Jesus didn’t pay for was “mans rejection” of God’s solution for mankind in the person of His unique Son. The basis for the indictment of those at the white throne judgment is the rejection of God’s Christ, Jesus. John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. Since those to be judged are there on the basis of their works, it appears that they relied on their own works instead of Christ’s work and God clearly points out to them that their works are worthless by comparison to those that Jesus performed on the cross. 1 Cor. 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. Rev. 20:11-15 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. [12] And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. [13] And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. [14] And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. [15] And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. In effect, those at the white throne judgment have their works placed on God’s balance of justice. Jesus’ work on the cross is on one end of the scale and the unbeliever’s works are placed on the opposite end, and their works are found wanting, or come up short, to say the least. And if that isn’t proof enough for them there is evidence in “the book of life” that, those in review don’t have their names listed. People can believe what God is telling them now, in His Word, or they can believe it when it’s too late! No matter when people believe God the results of the Bible will be; Philip. 2:10-11 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; [11] And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 2Tim 215, here is one for you: Which member of the Trinity is doing the judging at the white throne judgment? Nice talking with you, CDBJ |
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466 | Will we have flashbacks of the past? | Revelation | CDBJ | 180279 | ||
Hello 2Tim215 and welcome to the forum, That’s an interesting point but where exactly is that found in Revelation, “where we peer through a darkened glass" and your "assumptions" are proven. 2 Tim. 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Enjoy the forum and don't give up, CDBJ |
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467 | Bodypiercing scriptural?ok? | Ps 139:14 | CDBJ | 180218 | ||
Greeting Minister summers, I believe what you are saying falls pretty much in line with, 1 Cor. 3:16-17 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? [17] If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. It always pays to study before signing on the dotted line because often times we mean well but if we don’t take the time to read something and we give our Ok or consent that tends to leads to the impression that we are being deceptive; and that wouldn’t be conducive to a good Bible practice; would you agree with that? Example, forum rules. Certain areas of The Lockman Foundation Web Site require registration before authorized access is granted (hereinafter “Restricted Area”). You may not access these areas unless you have registered with us to do so. By registering in these areas, you are representing to The Lockman Foundation that you are at least 18 years old (or the minimum legal age in the jurisdiction in which you are viewing The Restricted Area). Could this have be construed as an over sight on ones part, rather then deception, I hope? Please join us when there in an addition to you existing age and we can share in God’s Word together. Thank you, CDBJ |
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468 | What is the mind a product of? | Rom 12:2 | CDBJ | 179928 | ||
Hi Doc, Many that we communicate with, we know only by name, but that will be enough when we receive our resurrection bodies. 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 Cor. 15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 1 Cor. 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. You know me as, and your memory will be intact; have a great Thanksgiving, CDBJ |
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469 | The risk of emptying oneself? | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 179924 | ||
Hi Azure, Those are the initials of my name. I am a junior, the (J) at the end, and now there are four of us. Have a happy Thanksgiving, CDBJ |
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470 | CAN THE DEVIL STEAL A GIFT OR GOD TAKEIT | Rom 11:29 | CDBJ | 179870 | ||
Greetings Thenoel2 and welcome to the forum. I believe you might have double clicked your post, on your first try, but that’s OK, keep posting. Try to use scripture to back up your position. I can’t refute your biblical knowledge but I can tell you this much, it sure sound like your garage is in the same mess that mine is! 2 Tim. 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Have fun on the forum, CDBJ |
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471 | Judas' betrayal | Matt 27:4 | CDBJ | 179715 | ||
Paul, Paul, Paul, 1 Peter 5:5-6 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. [6] Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: CDBJ |
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472 | only begotten son | John 1:14 | CDBJ | 179648 | ||
Hi Valoree and welcome to the forum, It’s nice to see some new faces around here. I have one of those new computers whereby I can actually look back at the sender and see your face in my monitor; Just kidding!!! You will notice on the home page that the authors of any post are located in the center of the page. By clicking on the authors name one can see a little something about the author sending the post. If you would be so kind as to fill out something about yourself and share it with the forum it would be highly appreciated. Most that have been on the forum any length of time have filled out a small personal profile on themselves showing where they stand, per-se. It’s kind of nice knowing who one is communicating with. I hope you enjoy the forum, CDBJ |
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473 | trinity | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 179610 | ||
Greetings, Some of the more biblically recognized characteristic of God are as follows; Sovereignty, Righteousness, Justice, Love, Eternal Life, Omniscience, Omnipresence, Omnipotence, Immutability and Veracity; this list isn’t complete but it pretty well explains what God is like. In this sense the Bible tells us that God is One. There is no one else in existence, other then God, that has all of these special characteristics; we can say therefore, that in essence, God is One there is no other like Him. i.e. God is the only one that has these essence, if anyone could display all of these essence, they would in fact be God. The Bible points out that there are three distinct separate personalities in existence that exhibit all of these essences, as God. The Bible describes them as The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. So God is One in essence, but Three in Personalities. All three personalities have the exact same attributes, being God, all are equal as one, yet the personalities function differently but for the self same perfect results. The word for God in the Hebrew, “elohiym” is a plural word; He is not a God but “the” God, the one and only. Here is a unique instance where all three personalities are observed at the same time. Matthew 3:16-17 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. [17] And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." Illustration: God knew in eternity pasts that man would sin, so God devised a perfect plan whereby He could maintain His perfect Righteousness, yet satisfy His perfect Justice. God must punish sin, but God being a Loving God doesn’t want to be separated form man for eternity. The wages for sin is death or separation from God and it must be paid because God is Holy. God can’t die as God, because He is Eternal Life. The price that God’s Holiness demands for sin is death so God in His “genius” came up with the perfect solution. One of the members of the Trinity would become a man so that God could take out His wrath for sin on That Man. In essence God said I will become a man and pay the ultimate price that I demand. Hebrews 10:5 Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: "Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, But a body You have prepared for Me. That is why Jesus is as the verse says; John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Jesus is the most unique person in existence. He is different from man in that He is God and he is different from God in that He is Man: He is the God Man. He is the only mediator between God and man because He is of both parties. 1 Tim. 2:5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, This might not clear up the Trinity for you entirely but I sure hope it helps. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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474 | Paul, the Answers Are? | Luke 5:8 | CDBJ | 179549 | ||
Let me see if I understanding you right, according to your logic, Abraham couldn’t have been saved because he wasn’t rejected. You stated, “we have to go through rejection before acceptance.” Galatians 3:6 Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Technically speaking we are all rejected the moment we take our first breath. 1 Cor. 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. You made the comment, “Without a traitor would I be a Christian?” I’m not so sure that ascribing the work of the Lord and giving credit to something that the devil does exactly places one in a position of being a Christian but it sure falls into another category! It looks like this topic is getting a little off course and possibly giving some participant the wrong idea, if I may say so? CDBJ |
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475 | Who does "the dead" include? | Rev 20:12 | CDBJ | 179234 | ||
Hello Alison63 and welcome to the forum. Things can really get twisted around when we start to assume as you suggested. You stated with regards to Rev. 20:15, “assumes that there could have been someones whose name WAS written in the book of life, therefore a saved person. Any comments?” Here is one you can think on: It’s always “assumed” that there are no believers at the great white throne judgment because they aren’t actually named but “if there will be”, verse Rev. 20:15 could cover them, if that is the case. Since believers don’t actually face a judgment for “condemnation”, but a judgment for rewards, as it were, where are the believers that come out of the 1000 year reign of Christ to be judged for their rewards? The only judgment mentioned after the millennium is over is the white throne judgment, and the “dead” standing there we know will all be judged out of the books which are the books of works. "Two categories" of books, one set of books contains works of those who are bound for fire the other “book” contains those that will live forever with God. Since we are assuming, then let’s say that there are “living” saints standing there as well to be judged, they are the believers born during the millennium, and they are judged as well for their rewards but the fact is their names are written in the book of life. Case and point; Rev. 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. It can sure get sticky and involved when assuming, enjoy the forum, CDBJ |
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476 | Did the Apostles have a choice? | Luke 5:8 | CDBJ | 179221 | ||
Hi KumKum, The Bible is great and the “biggest phobia” that is cures in the fear of man’s future existence after physical death. We all know that God wouldn’t tell us something that isn’t true. Check this out. 1 John 5:10-13 The one who believes in the Son of God has the witness in himself; the one who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed in the witness that God has borne concerning His Son. [11] And the witness is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. [12] He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. [13] These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know that you have eternal life. Is that a fantastic promise or what! That mean you can know if you have eternal life, in fact God say if you don’t believe it you are making Him out to be a liar. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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477 | how can we know children go to heaven? | Acts 16:31 | CDBJ | 179166 | ||
Greetings Mark, Here is another train of thought. The only thing that can condemn a person, since the Lamb of God, Jesus, died for man’s deplorable condition, is rejecting God’s plan, which involves Christ and the work that he did on the cross. 1 John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. The issue for mankind, since the sacrifice of Christ, isn’t a sin issue, per se, but what one thinks of Christ and the work He accomplished. Speaking of the Holy Spirit, Jesus says; John 16:8 (A) And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, John 16:9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; This is the only issue that will eliminate one from entering heaven, i.e. It is in essence, the rejection of God only plan for mankind’s eternal future. Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. What I am saying in effect is, there are those that haven’t come to a point of accountability in their lives; they actually haven’t rejected God’s plan of salvation in Christ. Example: John 1:11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. Those in the previous verse said no to God’s plan by rejected Christ; the antithesis to rejecting Christ is accepting Him. Do you think this could be a possibility, since infants “haven’t” rejected the plan of God that God is able to impute His righteousness to them? They never made the decision to refuse God’s mercy and grace. It would be like, and this is a poor example, an unconscious person floating in an ocean in a life vest and they are pulled onboard by a rescue ship, in the middle of the night and all this is unbeknown to the one being rescued. Food for thought, CDBJ |
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478 | explain God father son is one | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 178809 | ||
Hi Jimtheseeker and welcome to the forum. I like your explanation but it’s pretty hard to use it with the evidence that’s brought forth in Matthew. There are three distinct yet different exposures of God’s Triune personalities; they are together, and yet they are separate; The Father, The Son and The Spirit, are all represented in this next verse together at the same time. Matthew 3:16-17 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: [17] And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Not to be sarcastic, but did you ever try sitting next to yourself and remember also that Jesus prayed to the father? Luke 22:69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. Enjoy the forum, CDBJ |
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479 | What is the sin unto death (1 John 5:16) | 1 John 5:16 | CDBJ | 178576 | ||
Hi Kalos, I believe you hit the nail right on the head. Here is a book from my old pastor that really spells it out. http://www.rbthieme.org/reversionism.htm Have a great day, CDBJ |
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480 | verse explains nonChrist knowing savior | 2 Cor 5:15 | CDBJ | 178347 | ||
Hello BP, I got a real kick out of your pretension, “As you and I both know”. You stated the following, “Repentance and the acceptance of Christ are essential”. Is it your assertion that repentance is a verb and in conjunction with the colloquialism, acceptance of Christ? 2 Tim. 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth. Have fun, CDBJ |
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