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661 | Could there be more? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 158529 | ||
Greetings P S Schneider, Wasn't the Catena Aurea written by Thomas Aquinas just a short period of time before the reformation, or are suggesting something a little more current? CDBJ |
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662 | ... | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 158509 | ||
Greeting AIT, Has God revealed His most fabulous gift to you yet? CDBJ |
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663 | Did God create death? | Gen 1:31 | CDBJ | 158295 | ||
Hi Makarios, Not that it makes any difference, the effects are still the same, but didn't Moses live to be 120 years old? Deut. 34:7 And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated. CDBJ |
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664 | natural disasters | Mark 13:8 | CDBJ | 158244 | ||
Greetings, I like your post; it’s quite biblical and the antithesis to that of the dramatic tactics of TV doomsday merchants. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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665 | What sort of oil? | Deut 33:24 | CDBJ | 158227 | ||
What false doctrine are you ascribing to that says that there is a difference between the Jew and the Gentile with regards to eternal life? It’s the same for everyone, John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. That sound pretty conclusive to me; how is it you don’t understand these things, could it be the action of 1 Cor. 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Do you understand the meaning of the psuchikos man in the previous verse and his lack of understanding and why. Have you personally had an experience with the living God yet in your life? CDBJ |
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666 | What sort of oil? | Deut 33:24 | CDBJ | 158192 | ||
Hi Wilma, Your post included the following, which I have to say is a great illustration, even if I didn’t think of it, ho ho. “Now if you had 2 children that you promised a new bicycle, how do you think they would feel if you just put the one on the new bike and said "here you go," while to the other you said "you'll get your's when you do the following . . ." (This is also how I get people to thing about the misconception that life is a test by God and if we pass it, we get to go to heaven. After all, why didn't the angels have to undergo such a test?)” Incidentally, everyone but Jesus has flunked the test by God. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 3:12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. I can definitely say that in your illustration, I am Child number one. The bicycle or eternal life was given to me as a free gift; if I could have worked for it wouldn’t have been a gift but wages, right, and we know what wages I deserve. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. My eternal life was a free gift to me and I have already experienced it, it’s a done deal, and all I had to do for the gift is was accept it! Guess who gets all the credit, my precious Lord and Saviour Jesus the Christ: He did all the work and He gets all the credit, he paid with his life so I could have the gift. What an awesome trade, He took all my sins and I got all of His righteousness. When God showed this to me HOW could I refuse! If I didn’t believe it, would be like calling God a liar; not a good idea in my way of thinking! 2 Cor. 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. God sure showed His mercy toward me and I sure didn’t deserve it, He gave me His best, the person of His Son. It was God’s riches at Christ expense. According to God, I was a vile sinner yet He loved me and made the first move in my direction. Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. God did something for me that I couldn’t do for myself and all I was required to do was trust and depend on the person of God’s Son. Ephes. 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. As long as I tried to work or do something for God’s gift He wouldn’t give it to me but as soon as I quit working and started depended on what God already did for me in the person of His Son Jesus, then God gave me the gift. I have God’s Son; eternal life was just a side benefit that’s assured. Jesus did it all for me and I have all the confidence in the world that I can’t loose it because it doesn’t depend on me but on Jesus and what he did. This to me, is the most exciting news in the Bible. 1 John 5:10-13 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. [11] And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. [12] He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. [13] These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. God has “already given me the gift” the moment that I put “all” of my faith and hope and trust in God’s Son, Jesus the Christ. I can’t fully explain how God has insured me of the “fact” through His Spirit but He did, and it’s the greatest thing that I have ever experienced in the close to 68 years that I have been living! Now you know my story, Which one of the two children, in your illustration of the bicycles, are you? I have been riding my bicycle now for close to 40 years and it’s still just as exciting as the day I got it as a “free gift” from my heavenly Father!!! I hope you are having a great day, CDBJ |
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667 | What sort of oil? | Deut 33:24 | CDBJ | 158147 | ||
Hello Wilma, It certainly sound like you have a well rounded knowledge of the Bible. Not to put a halt to the discussion we were having but I noticed that you have neglected to mention anything about yourself in the personal profile section of the forum; or weren’t you aware that there was such a section? Aside from that, what in your estimation has been the single most fantastic or exciting bit of information that you have read it the Bible, during the time that you’ve been reading it; in say forty words or less? CDBJ |
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668 | What sort of oil? | Deut 33:24 | CDBJ | 158097 | ||
Hi Hank, Since you are up and burning the midnight oil; is it animal, vegetable, or mineral? CDBJ |
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669 | What sort of oil? | Deut 33:24 | CDBJ | 158095 | ||
Hello Wilma, Here I thought it was you that said, with reference to Columbus, “True, but at least the Scriptures backed Columbus”. I’m not saying that the Earth isn’t round; all I am saying is that there are verses of Scripture that speak of corners, is that true or false? If you say true and “we” know the Earth is round then all of Scripture didn’t back Columbus, per se. As for the oil thing, who knows, I have had some salads that taste like they had Mobil #1 10W 30W on them. Since you believe that Matt. 24 is speaking to believers, what is your definition of the last days since you used Matt. 24:42 as a reference. Matthew 24:42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. Do you think believers will know the “approximate” time that the Lord will remove them and what will be going on just before His return, or do you think it will be a great surprise to those who are looking for Him? Have a great day, CDBJ |
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670 | What sort of oil? | Deut 33:24 | CDBJ | 158079 | ||
Greetings wilmap, You suggested the following, "True, but at least the Scriptures backed Columbus" Hind sight is always 20/20 and it’s easy to make a statement after the fact. Maybe the people of that day were thinking of other verses? Isaiah 11:12 And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth. Rev. 7:1 And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. If you like to try and place current events into biblical settings here is one you can work with. Do you think that Matt. 24:4-39 is speaking to the Jewish nation per say, or to all believers that are alive at that time, i.e. the church or the body of Christ; who are these verses for? Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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671 | Text out of context for our feelings? | Rev 21:1 | CDBJ | 157747 | ||
Greetings Makarios, Would it be safe to assume, considering the content in Rev. 20:4, that there will possibly be some anguish in heaven before such time as the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. Verses to consider, Rev. 6:9-10 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? There are other verses that precede the action mentioned in Rev.20 by believers that are no longer mortal. 2 Cor. 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 1 Cor. 3:13-15 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. [14] If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. [15] If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. I included the last three verses to point out the word suffer and the fact that this suffering happens to those that are on the other side of mortality. I think these verses point out the misconstrued idea that just because we are in the presence of the Lord. Paul stated, 2 Cor. 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. In the present with the Lord doesn’t mean that Rev. 20:4 is in effect yet at physical death of a believer. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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672 | Did American Revolution violate Rom 13:1 | Rom 13:1 | CDBJ | 157708 | ||
Thanks for the synopsis, That’s interesting and you are quite the history buff. Since the subject is the Bible and not who shot John and why, I’ll try will keep it short. I was always taught that it wasn’t a revolutionary war but a war for independence but like I alluded to before, I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer; did I say that? I believe that God controls history and it sure looks like He knows what He’s doing. I read the end of the Book and we as believers in Jesus win! Paul had a good battle plan for believers to follow. 1 Tim. 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 2 Tim. 2:3-4 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. [4] No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And the fight goes on; have a great day, CDBJ |
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673 | Did American Revolution violate Rom 13:1 | Rom 13:1 | CDBJ | 157702 | ||
Hello Wilmap, That was a very exquisite post to say the least but could you please take the time and explain, to a dummy like me what, you were trying to say: I got lost in the shuffle about a quarter of the way through it and there are some of us on the forum, namely me, that aren’t as gifted as was Apollos. Thanks again, CDBJ |
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674 | What is the abomination of desolation? | Matt 24:15 | CDBJ | 157699 | ||
Greetings Ominous, That was an interesting and very honest statement that you posted and I thank you for being so truthful and sincere. Just to reiterate, I ask you, “have you come to the level yet where you can say for certain that you have eternal life?” Your answer, if I understand you right was that it would be unwise for you to be confident in your salvation. What exactly would God have to do, to actually convince you, that He was thoroughly satisfied with what His Son did for you on the cross? How could God assure you that you have eternal, right here and now? Wouldn’t it be great to know that you have and eternal place in heaven assured and that you could never loose it? Have a great day, CDBJ |
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675 | What is the abomination of desolation? | Matt 24:15 | CDBJ | 157665 | ||
Well I guess you could say that we both have recognized that situation. I your personal studying of the Bible, have you come to the level yet where you can say for certain that you have eternal life? CDBJ |
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676 | Christ learned from Buddhist dharma? | Ps 115:3 | CDBJ | 157664 | ||
Hi Brad, I think you might have posted to the wrong guy but I will give your post some serious consideration. Have fun, CDBJ |
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677 | What is the abomination of desolation? | Matt 24:15 | CDBJ | 157659 | ||
I agree that the temple will have to be in place before those things mentioned can be carried out; that's kind of a given, if you know what I mean! CDBJ |
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678 | What is the abomination of desolation? | Matt 24:15 | CDBJ | 157653 | ||
Greetings again, I now one have a group of verses that is jumping off of the page at me after I read you post. James 3:1-10 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment. [2] For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. [3] Now if we put the bits into the horses' mouths so that they may obey us, we direct their entire body as well. [4] Behold, the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder, wherever the inclination of the pilot desires. [5] So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. Behold, how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire! [6] And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell. [7] For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed, and has been tamed by the human race. [8] But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison. [9] With it we bless our Lord and Father; and with it we curse men, who have been made in the likeness of God; [10] from the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be this way. Please ease up a little I think it would be better for all of us. If both of you would just put the blame on me and I will back off for a while. Thank you, and have a nice day, CDBJ |
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679 | What is the abomination of desolation? | Matt 24:15 | CDBJ | 157623 | ||
Greetings, Your idea that the abomination of desolation could be a “nation or power structure” rather then a man deserves an E for effort. Actually, the abomination of desolation is an “act” that is committed or performed by a person; it’s not the actual person himself as you suggest. This condition, abomination of desolation, was exhibited in the Jewish temple on another occasion when Antiochus Epiphanies sacrificed a pig in the temple; that situation started the famous Maccabean revolution. The Anti Christ, spoken of by John and referred by Paul as the man of sin, will virtually perform this same type of a situation when “he sits” in the temple demanding worship. 2 Thes. 2:3-6 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. [5] Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? [6] And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. I think the “key” to this scenario as it was taught by Jesus resides in first five words of the verse. When ye therefore shall see! Matthew 24:15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) Notice that when Jesus made the statement, the one in the temple hadn’t taken a seat yet! Paul, by revelation form God, was shown what this man of sin was actually going to do in the temple; which included taking a seat and this was not a position that a mortal man was allowed to do; only God sits. CDBJ |
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680 | I want to start reading Genesis | Genesis | CDBJ | 157619 | ||
Hi jmaury4953, Did you have a question that you wanted to ask about the Bible, since you are starting to read it from the beginning? CDBJ |
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