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501 | God's mercy | Eph 2:4 | CDBJ | 176610 | ||
That’s music to my ears! Psalm 107:1-2 Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. [2] Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy, Rev. 3:11 Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. CDBJ |
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502 | Go to heaven or hell? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176605 | ||
Hi Ardmore, You made the statement previously that the population of the Earth, since man was created, is up close to fifty billion which seems way too high to me. Someone quoted a figure, and I don’t remember who it was, that over half the number of people that have ever lived on Earth are still alive today. I don’t know if you have a frame of reference for the figure “1 billion” but a man can’t live long enough to count to 1 billion; there aren’t enough hours in a day considering that one has to eat and sleep. It doesn’t t take all that many people for a person not to be able to count that high. I appreciate your answering part of my post, but it seems like you are avoiding the big question! Again: Have you come to the point yet, in your spiritual experience, where you can say “for certain” that you have eternal life credited to your account; is heaven a sure thing from your perspective? Forget the billions for a minute and tell us what your personal position is amongst all those numbers. i.e. where do you stand? Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. [15] Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. [16] Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Do you have the light yet, CDBJ |
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503 | Is "Paradise" the same as heaven? | Luke 23:43 | CDBJ | 176463 | ||
I realize that the word purgatory isn’t in the Bible but the actual word Trinity isn’t in the Bible either; so would you say that the Trinity doesn’t exist just because the specific word isn’t in there? God is one in essence but is revealed in three distinct personalities; The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit: you don’t disagree with that do you? CDBJ |
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504 | Is "Paradise" the same as heaven? | Luke 23:43 | CDBJ | 176435 | ||
Greetings BT and welcome to the forum, It seems to me that the end of your informative post, with reference to the following, smacks of purgatory or its equal? You stated, “That being so, Jesus’ promise would reasonably point to a restoration of such earthly “paradisiacal” condition. His promise to the wrongdoer would therefore give assured hope of a resurrection of such an unrighteous one to an opportunity to life in that restored Paradise” Am I reading you right? CDBJ |
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505 | Which day is number seven? | Ex 20:10 | CDBJ | 176430 | ||
Hi red007 and welcome to the forum, I must admit, I don’t have the capacity to retain a thought for eight Months which is the time since I posted the message that you just answered. Check the dates on the far right side of the postings and you will see what I mean. Don’t let that slow you down though! Enjoy the forum, CDBJ |
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506 | Ten Commandments vs. Galatians | Ex 20:1 | CDBJ | 176392 | ||
Greetings Sqosh, You are right in your understanding about God’s rest, and don’t let those that haven’t experienced this rest yet dissuade you! Paul had too correct problems in his day with people that were pushing false works on those in Galatia so it’s bound to be prevalent now in our day. Galatians 1:6-7 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; [7] which is really not another; only there are some who are disturbing you, and want to distort the gospel of Christ. It seems as though people always want to do something to impress God. They like, as it were, too add a little bit of self to the equation. Again you have it right, Hebrews 4:3 (A) For we who have believed do enter that rest, Have a great day, CDBJ |
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507 | Elders not a pastor should lead church | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176326 | ||
Greetings Bereaniam, I know exactly where you are coming from. I checked out and found the perfect local church the other day, and then they checked me out and wouldn’t let me join because if I joined they wouldn’t be perfect anymore, with me in the congregation. (Just kidding; well at least about the first part.) I get the same vibes that you are getting from the local church that I attend and I can see it getting further and further away from a concentrated effort to disseminate Bible doctrine. They appear to be more interested in the numbers attending then they are the quality of the message and are doing every thing they can to please the most. They are always expanding their outreach and trying to raise funds for their projects but they aren’t giving the Word out to those they reach. It’s great to help people that need help but what is the sense in helping them with their present problem if aren’t given God’s solution for their bigger problem. Sort of like pulling people out of the frying pan so they can throw them into the fire. 1 Cor. 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. The way I see it, the biggest problem in the World today is attributed to the fact that people are trying to live without Christ, with out hope and without eternal life and Jesus can fix it all! Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. There’s more room on the top of the soap box, CDBJ |
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508 | Lands razed ; prophesized be barren ever | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176226 | ||
Hi Bill, I just rebooted the computer on the top of my shoulders and came up with a few you might be able to use; check them out? Isaiah 13:19-22 And Babylon, the beauty of kingdoms, the glory of the Chaldeans' pride, Will be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. [20] It will never be inhabited or lived in from generation to generation; Nor will the Arab pitch his tent there, Nor will shepherds make their flocks lie down there. [21] But desert creatures will lie down there, And their houses will be full of owls, Ostriches also will live there, and shaggy goats will frolic there. [22] And hyenas will howl in their fortified towers And jackals in their luxurious palaces. Her fateful time also will soon come And her days will not be prolonged. Jeremiah 49:18 "Like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah with its neighbors," says the Lord, "no one will live there, nor will a son of man reside in it. Deut. 29:23 'All its land is brimstone and salt, a burning waste, unsown and unproductive, and no grass grows in it, like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the Lord overthrew in His anger and in His wrath.' Have a great day, CDBJ |
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509 | Lands razed ; prophesized be barren ever | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176185 | ||
Hi Bill, I know what you are saying and it seems that we are always looking for a way to get, as it were, even a toe in the door so that the opportunity to present God’s solution for man’s problem can be explained. I had an uncle that I constantly witnessed to. He was very bitter and resentful of God due to a bad experience losing close friends during the war. They sure can’t stop us from praying for them and trying to spoon feed them. 2 Cor. 4:3-4 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, [4] whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. Press on, CDBJ |
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510 | what can God do against man's free will? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176102 | ||
Greetings and welcome to the forum, If you could “please” use the lower case letters when presenting your post it sure would make it easer to read. I personally wouldn’t feel like you have just grabbed me by the throat and are screaming in my face by using all those capitals. 1 Kings 19:12 and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. Have fun, CDBJ |
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511 | loving God as much as he loved us | John 3:16 | CDBJ | 176101 | ||
Greetings matronsgt13, I enjoyed reading your informative post. I don’t know if it’s just me or maybe the way I read your message, but just for the record are you saying that getting to heaven is a progressive sort of thing; kind of Like purchasing something on the installment plan? I do admit I have a way of getting things mixed up now and then, to say the least. I guess the part that kind of tossed me the curve is the follow. “God has given us chance after chance to make it right” What exactly is it that we have to make right? I need all the help I can get, have a great day, CDBJ |
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512 | where did God come from? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176062 | ||
Greetings, God didn’t t set sin into motion, man did, God has a plan in the person of His Son that can correct the problem but people don’t want to believe in it, tying God’s hands. God didn’t take his parents, the function of sin, that is in the world did. When God returns to earth he is going to deal with the problem of sin from the very smallest right up to the worst. All of those that have any sin in their life will be wiped out so that’s why God is holding back on his return. Only those people that are safe in Christ Jesus will survive; They will be removed from the earth physically before God’s wrath is poured out. Here is what the Bible says about god taking so long to come and correct the problem of sin that is ruling our world. 2 Peter 3:1-18 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: [2] That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: [3] Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, [4] And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. [5] For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: [6] Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: [7] But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. [8] But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. [9] The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Repentance is actually a change of mind about God and His plan so that one may have eternal life in the presence with God for the rest of Eternity. [10] But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. [11] Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, [12] Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? [13] Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. [14] Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. [15] And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; [16] As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. [17] Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. [18] But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. It’s interesting how people always blame God for something that isn’t His fault. People would be more accurate to blame Satan. He’s the one that introduced sin into the world Not God. Man went for Satan’s plan, hook line and sinker to the point is can’t be stopped without a major world shaking event that will be worse then the great flood. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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513 | Pre-Trib Rapture Assistance | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 175882 | ||
Hi Mark, In case I neglected to mention it, God's plan of salvation has always been the same since Adam and Eve walked the earth and it will continue until the end of what ever period one would like to name: Believe in God's Messiah. The first century church ran concurrent with the temple while it was still standing but they message of the Messiah took on a name which wasn’t know until the time of Christ Jesus. If you will look back at my post you will notice that I didn’t say anything about animal sacrifices being a plan of salvation as it never has been. All the function in the temple was pointing to the coming Messiah it never was intended to be in place of. John 1:29 The next day he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! As for your statement, “ Should we teach people to think they are safe until they see the antichrist?” Safe from what? I’m safe in Christ and by His grace I can go through what ever it is He has planned for me. 2 Thes. 1:4-5 therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. [5] This is a plain indication of God's righteous judgment so that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering. You think Christ is coming before the tribulation, I think not. Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. I believe the best course of action would be to teach the following. Psalm 119:160 (NASB) The sum of Thy word is truth, And every one of Thy righteous ordinances is everlasting. 2 Tim. 4:2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. Have fun, CDBJ |
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514 | Pre-Trib Rapture Assistance | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 175877 | ||
Hi Kathy, I would like to say that I welcome you to the forum and ask if you would please excuse my rudeness for not welcoming you to the forum on my first post. When it comes to eschatology sometimes I get a little carried away and forget my manners. 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. 1 Thes. 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. I hope you enjoy the forum as much as I have! If you get a chance, could you share a little something about yourself with the forum? Just click on the author of any post in the center of the home page, under the title Author, and you can Update User Info. at the bottom. Have fun on the forum, CDBJ |
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515 | Israeli State is Israel in Name Only | Rom 11:14 | CDBJ | 175847 | ||
Hi Mark, That’s an interesting observation in Isaiah 11:11 and since that is the Kingdom age, and I agree, now what do we do with the Scripture cited by Paul; it surely can’t take place during the Kingdom age? 2 Thes. 2:1-4 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, [2] That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. [3] Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; [4] Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. My question would be, is Israel a nation now or is it just a figment of our imagination? Just kidding. If Israel is a nation, which is a fact, then the situation in 2 Thes could be right around the corner, no matter what transpired to bring it to pass with regards to the gathering of the Diaspora. Sometimes I don’t understand all I know about that, CDBJ |
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516 | Israeli State is Israel in Name Only | Rom 11:14 | CDBJ | 175824 | ||
Hi Doc, With reference to Israel; do we always know exactly what’s going on within the plan of God and is everything cut and dried from our perspective? Your previous post kind of reminded me of the “Elijah syndrome”, where he thought he was up on all the current events. Elijah speaking, 1 Kings 19:14 And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. Not much left of true Israel from the way Elijah saw it. What seemed like a broad view of the situation from Elijah’s viewpoint turned out to be Elijah virtually looking through a keyhole into a mirror! The Lord saw the overall picture, as it truly was, and decided to show Elijah the overall puzzle picture? 1 Kings 19:18 Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him. As for Israel, we don’t know all that the Lord is doing at the present time, but I would venture a guess that God’s clock is ticking right on time. Someone once quipped, “I’m not sure what the future holds but I know who holds the future.” As for your ending, "We are to spread the gospel message of Jesus Christ to Jew and Gentile alike!" Alike, OK, but in a certain order. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. These are like the before and after, salvation, verses. Galatians 3:28-29 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. [29] And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Isn’t it fun having all of the pieces of the puzzle and trying to figure out just how they all fit to form the perfect picture? CDBJ |
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517 | Are we to give ALL to anyone wanting it? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 175774 | ||
Greetings Starfire, I think maybe you’re trying to read something into my post that wasn’t intended and I’m sorry if I came off that way. Pamper me a little, I’m getting old and sometimes my brain gets a little fuzzy when making an approach with the flaps up. I don’t mean to sound offensive and it certainly sounds like a noble position to be in, being a Christian all of ones life, but how is this even possible, biblically speaking since God doesn’t have any grandchildren? When trying to point one in the right direction, scripturally speaking, one must first know where they are. I don’t know where you are in your walk with the Lord and I hate giving milk to an adult when what they really need is a good rare stake to chew on. But on the other hand giving a sirloin to a kid with no teeth isn’t such a great idea either. Even a compass is useless for direction unless one knows where he is, geographically speaking, and I guess that’s all I’m trying to determine in order to answer your question and point you in the right direction. Being a Christian all of ones life is impossible and all I was trying to find out was when you became a disciple of Christ? Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Have fun, CDBJ |
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518 | Are we to give ALL to anyone wanting it? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 175765 | ||
Greetings Starfire, It's hard for me to give you an answer to that question because after reading your user profile I am more confused now then before. You suggest the following in your testimony, “Been a believer all my life” Which life are you referring to in the previous statement, physical life or spiritual life or what? I don’t know quite how this could happen, or maybe I’m missing a little something between the lines. Help me out with this, CDBJ |
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519 | To live is Christ, to die is gain | Phil 1:21 | CDBJ | 175741 | ||
Greetings jchandler and welcome to the forum, The statement by Paul, Philip. 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Here is “my slant” on what Paul meant along with a few Scriptures that might back it up. While Paul was still at home in his body he suffered many things. Ananias was told to go to Paul after Paul had seen Jesus, the resurrected Christ, while on the Damascus road; Ananias was afraid of Paul and this is what the Lord told Ananias about Paul. Acts 9:15-16 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: [16] For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. With emphasis on, “how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.” Here is a summery of some of Paul’s afflictions while living in the flesh for Christ. 2 Cor. 11:23-31 [23] Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. [24] Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. [25] Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; [26] In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; [27] In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. [28] Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. [29] Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? [30] If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities. [31] The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. The other part of the equation; Philip. 1:21 (B) and to die is gain. Paul, after having died physically, would cease enjoying the previous things mentioned, and I use the word “enjoy” sarcastically. Paul being called home, to be with the Lord, meant no more sorrow no more pain, plus an existence in a place that is so fantastic that it can’t even be mentioned to those that are still in their bodies. This situation was so real to Paul that he wasn’t sure if he was even in his body or not but her sure saw and heard something fantastic. 2 Cor. 12:3-6 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) [4] How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. [5] Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. [6] For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. 1 Cor. 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. Paul was so dedicated to the Lord, after all he was shown and told, that he had presented his body to the Lord to use it as the Lord saw fit. Philip. 1:22-26 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. [23] For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: [24] Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. [25] And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; [26] That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again. He wanted to teach them more Bible doctrine. It sure would be nice to know all that Paul knew! Now seeing that Paul went through all that he did, with the firsthand knowledge that he had, we would be very wise to believe all that Paul tells us to do; remembering that God is speaking to us through him. I hope that helps, enjoy the forum, CDBJ |
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520 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 175713 | ||
Hello Face, Could you expatiate on this part of your statement, “that we all hope to enter” That doesn’t sound like a very sure thing to me; how can you improve on it to the point where it is absolutely assured? Hypothetically speaking, if you would downright refuse do observe the Sabbath on Saturday, could you still spend an eternity with God in heaven? CDBJ |
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