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681 | Did Adam / Eve know the meaning of evil | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 157528 | ||
Thanks Doc for the response, I think I would lean more toward Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown then Gill. I’m not sure if there is any truth in this saying but I remember someone stating, “The longer and more words that it takes for one to explain themselves is usually a sign that they know less about the subject.” I don’t even know if I have that worded exactly right and yet you probably even know who said it, plus the exact wording. A prime example, Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. I enjoy your post, CDBJ |
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682 | Another Acts 2 Question | Acts 1:15 | CDBJ | 157524 | ||
Hi Emmaus, where have you been hiding? Well, I guess that I shouldn’t assume that the question was referring to the, “all” that were in the upper room. Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. Have fun, CDBJ |
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683 | Did Adam / Eve know the meaning of evil | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 157519 | ||
Hi Doc, The fact that our first parents sinned and what they knew, as a result, shows something in a verse that I am not all that sure about. Genesis 3:22 (NASB) Then the Lord God said, "Behold, the man has become like one of Us, knowing good and evil; and now, lest he stretch out his hand, and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live forever"— The words, like one of Us; would that be the same as saying as God, being one in essence, knowing the difference between good and evil? I don’t see how it could possible mean one, as only one of the members of the trinity, because the same exact nature of God is present in all three members, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and all three are equal in knowledge. Just out of curiosity, which one of the members of the trinity do "you" suppose said that? Incidentally, this is by no means a trick question by any stretch of the imagination, I have just never thought about it, CDBJ |
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684 | Can tares become Christians? | Matt 13:24 | CDBJ | 157255 | ||
Hi iktoose, The answer to your question is an unequivocal maybe! There are no tares in The Church, the body of Christ; but there are many tares in a church, an assembly of people, of numerous denominations. You stated, “From the parable I sense that we cannot do a whole lot about the tares except being aware of them (being harmful).” The only way the weeds are harmful is if they absorb all of the nourishment that is there for the wheat. If the wheat has a good root structure the weeds can grow up right next to the wheat and the wheat isn’t bothered. One of the big problems come when those outside of Christ fix there eyes on the darnel, or weeds and assume that they are the wheat. There is a definite visual difference in the seeds or fruit that comes forth and true believers are told how to spot them. Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. I have always tried to encourage personal testimony when ever there is a group gathering and as a result the weeds are usually pretty easy to spot. There is a missing ingredient in the testimony of the weeds, and true believers don’t have to ask what it is. From the point of finding out, what appeared to be wheat but is actually darnel, the only thing that can fix it is the Lord and the gospel message. 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. The previous verse, coupled with the next verse, gives the answer to your question. Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. The tares or weeds need to be a new creation in order to become wheat; they won’t make it as tares. Galatians 6:15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. The tares can play wheat all they want but it won’t make them wheat; it’s only when the Lord starts them over as a new creature that they can become wheat or Christians, as it were. 2 Cor. 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. The last part of your question, “Is it possible that perhaps the tares are not aware of themselves of what they are? These folks might have been hypnotized or brainwashed and think they are serving the true living God.” 2 Cor. 4:3-4 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: [4] In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. Those that are tares don’t have the “assured confidence” of eternal, which is in Christ Jesus. 1 John 5:10-11 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. Have a great day, knowing that the best is yet to come, CDBJ |
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685 | Testing | Rev 3:11 | CDBJ | 157012 | ||
Greetings Mark, It’s interesting that you use the verse in Revelation, Rev. 3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. It appears as though the church, the body of Christ, is becoming complacent, seeing it has been close to two thousand years since these words were spoken, and yet the Lord hasn’t returned as yet. Could it be that these words, I come quickly, weren’t meant to represent an epic that will take place in the very near future? Could the words, I come quickly actually represent the speed at which it will occur, once it starts to happen? Time has proven that this must be the case. Example: 1 Cor. 15:51-52 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, [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. I come quickly and in the twinkling of an eye, could both represent the same thing, that’s pretty fast by my chronographic view! CDBJ |
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686 | Two different accounts of the robbers | Luke 23:43 | CDBJ | 157003 | ||
Greetings iktoose, If a person is a “true” agnostic they should be honest, at least to there own understanding of different situations. The word in itself “agnostic” is a compound word; A, which is the alpha privative or no, and Gnostic, which is the word for knowledge, i.e. the have no knowledge of a situation. This is a question that I like to put to an agnostic, if they are being honest. “Do you understand everything that there is to know about every subject in the whole world. And would you be willing to admit that there may be someone is this world that might just be a little more knowledgeable about a certain subject then you are?” If they are being honest they will say that they don’t know everything; if they are just trying to pull your chain you’ll fine it out in real a hurry. It’s evident that they need a better understanding of what the Bible says before they can make a prediction on its contents. What they really need, in order to understand the Bible, is a personal relationship with God and that can only come through the person of God’s Son, Jesus. 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. Don’t waste your time trying to explain the Bible to them Just give them the Good new of the Gospel of Jesus and let God the Holy Spirit do the work. John 20:30-31 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: [31] But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. The unbeliever doesn’t have the equipment in their soul to understand the things of the Bible, apart from the Gospel. 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. There was a man who was a spiritual leader of the Jews and he didn’t have the ability to understand the things that Jesus did. Jesus pointed out his need, the need that all lost people have before they can understand Scripture and the truths of the Bible. John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. The word “see” in the preceding verse, is ‘EIDO” in the original language and it refers to ones clear understanding. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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687 | were the Ninevites fish god worshippers? | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 156687 | ||
Hi MJH, Oh no, you are not wrong, they are land locked, with the exception of the river on their East side; in fact the Tigris River at Nineveh was 450 miles from “the†beach, by crow flight, if one could hop a flight on a crow. I shouldn’t have said, “their†beach, but “the†beach, I stand corrected. How long do you suppose it actually took Jonah to get there? News traveled by word of mouth in those days and everybody liked to listen to the 11:00 o’clock evening news. The City of Nineveh itself was a three days journey just to cross it and he was only one day or a third of the way into the city before he even started to preach. The story of Jonah and the big fish, with indigestion, was probable the talk of the town and well known, days before Jonah opened his mouth and warned them of the overthrow that was coming. It was likely weeks before he actually gave them the message from the time he was regurgitated. On top of all that he probably smelled so bad that it took over a week to just to get the smell off so people could get close enough to hear him. It would probably be a sure bet that they knew he was the one that came out of the big fish due to all of the cats following him. My scenario, “You can preach to us Jonah but do you mind staying a little down wind, and we think we know why all of those cats are following you, and did that really happen to you?†Jonah 3:2-4 Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. [3] So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days' journey. [4] And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown. Have a great day and take a kid fishing, CDBJ |
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688 | 1 Peter 3:7 ALSO Ephesians 5: 25-27 | Eph 5:22 | CDBJ | 156556 | ||
I appreciate your situation but you might want to remember that this is a Bible study forum and not a marriage counseling service. I think however that you have been given some very sound advice and if you could stick to biblical questions you will find good solid Scriptures, and promises from God’s Word that you can trust. Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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689 | Beware "Another" | 2 Cor 11:4 | CDBJ | 156443 | ||
Thank you very much Victor529, I am glad that someone finally noticed my position, as a hard core fundamentalist! You have a wonderful perspective eye on your literary observations, as you stated the following. “It is quite clear that most of the veteran posters here are associated with a narrow denominational spectrum of Fundamentalistsâ€. 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. There for a while I didn’t think you knew what it meant to be a “real biblical fundamentalistâ€, it’s evident now that you do. Matthew 7:13-15 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. [15] Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. I’m not a Baptist but if they are as sound, as you suggest, to have not let a new thought in for the past 20 year’s maybe I should give it some strong consideration, they must be pretty stable, biblically speaking. Malachi 3:6 (A) For I am the Lord, I change not; Don’t give up on the forum, just have people prove everything they say with scripture, no matter who it is! Ephes. 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 1 Tim. 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Have a great day, CDBJ |
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690 | The dress code of the day? | Matt 22:11 | CDBJ | 156336 | ||
Hi WOS, Don’t count yourself out so fast, it’s really no big deal, I was just wondering just how far the analogy could actually worked out on the humanistic side of the equation; but as Kalos pointed, out a parable doesn’t necessarily always have to qualify in all the point mentioned in the parable. There might have been a plausible answer to my question that I wasn’t cognizant of, so I ask the question! It just didn’t come out like I intended. I am always putting my mouth in gear before my brain is in motion! I really didn’t mean for anyone to lose any sleep over the question. Here is a good one for you that I noticed today while at church today. We know that Christ never ask us to do anything that we can’t possible do; with that in mind, check out the following, Luke 9:13 But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people. This I realize this is purely hypothetical, but do you think the disciples may have had the power from Christ to feed the people in attendance that day, the same way that Jesus did? They had just returned from an execution of miraculous power, that Christ had given them to the degree that they were astounded at what God was actually doing through them. Luke 9:46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. There is no biblical answer for this question, just speculations and the laws of probable cause. Example, if A then B, if B then C and so on. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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691 | The dress code of the day? | Matt 22:11 | CDBJ | 156287 | ||
Greetings WOS, Thank you for the address from good old CHS, I am very fond of all his works, to say the least. Would it be a safe assumption then, as a result of the answer that you shared of Spurgeon’s, that you don’t have the answer to my question as well? It is evidenced that I am fitting into the Long pattern of those that have gone before me. Case and point, Spurgeon stated, “Many a time the question has been asked: "What was the wedding garment?" It is a question which need not be curiously pried into†It seems as though those of the past, in Spurgeon’s day, were dissuaded and given an answer that neither answered their question, and they were made to look as though they were foolish for asking. Archeology is constantly finding new evidence that tell us about ancient historical biblical situations. Is it being ludicrous to think that the answer to my question need not be curiously pried into just because no one seems to have a concrete answer yet? I wonder if searching for the truth could be construed a noble thing to do now a days, or is it considered more noble just not to pry? I hope you know I’m being facetious? Let me say this just for the record; I perfectly understand the heavenly side of the story, Matt. 22: 4 -14, it’s the earthly side that I am having trouble with. I will be clothed, in the day of wedding feast of the Lamb, with the rightness of the Lamb of God. And the righteous robe of God is something that I could never personally buy, nor afford. And I will never be worthy of wearing it, but for the precious Son of God, Jesus the Christ, and what He did for me. 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. Now with all that said and done! Does any one have any “historical records†stating that the Kings of old actually “provided†coverings or outer garments for their guest at wedding feast? The heavenly examples of the outer garments are the robes of the saints, provided by the Father, at the wedding feast of the Lamb; we won’t be standing there in our own self righteousness but that of our King which He has provided for us in Christ! Have a great day, CDBJ |
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692 | The dress code of the day? | Matt 22:11 | CDBJ | 156277 | ||
Greetings Aquadisk and welcome to the forum, Let me ask the question another way. If you were invited to a wedding feast of a king in the time between 5BC and 35 AD, what would you be expected to wear? I understand the corollary of the parable, and the fact that it was a parable; I am just not sure about the custom, with regards to royal weddings, in that era. The modus operandi, or the historical protocol, of royal weddings isn’t my strong suit. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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693 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 155555 | ||
Hello mesba, I would have to say that Jesus answered that question head on with the following verse. Matthew 15:11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. The apostle Paul elaborated on some thing that would fit your question as well. 1 Cor. 6:12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 1 Cor. 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. It would seem that anything that brings us under its power, or shall we say things that can become addicting to us are wrong. Then there are the things that don’t edify. The English word edify is translated from the Koine Greek word, OIKODOMEO, which means to build up. Anything that is going to tear the body down instead of building it up isn’t good for us even though it isn’t considered unlawful for us. I knew a fellow that smoked some of the slinkiest things I have ever smiled. I use to get on him big time about it, seeing that he was a witness for Christ. He would tell me that smoking won’t send a person to hell; and I use to tell him that he smiled like he had already been there! Once a person believes on the Lord Jesus as his personal Savior God the Holy Spirit will change ones life around and start a process that will conform the individual to be like Christ, if they person is willing to be changed. Here is the formula and how it takes place. Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. The renewing of the mind takes place as we study God’s Word, the Bible, on a daily basis and assimilate Bible doctrine into our souls. I guess my next question to you would be, has God reveled to you yet the good news that you can know that you have eternal life right here and now? Have a great day, CDBJ |
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694 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 155493 | ||
Greetings C.S.M., On the right side of all threads posted, just before the date, you will notice the authors name, left click on any one of these authors and you can see their personal profile. Are you saying that everyone is born with a fully operational body, soul, and spirit? Have a great day, CDBJ |
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695 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 155435 | ||
Hello CSM, At the end of your very informative post you made mention of the following, “How do you keep a clean body spiritually?” Are you suggesting that the body, soul, and spirit are an inseparable unit? I noticed that your personal profile is blank. You sound like you are very well grounded in the Bible. Why don’t take a few minutes and fill out something about yourself and share it with the rest of us in your personal profile? It’s always nice to know a little about other members on the forum with regards to their spiritual background and such. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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696 | Persicution | Luke 11:52 | CDBJ | 155281 | ||
Greetings ominous, That is a great verse, 1 Peter 3:15, that you suggested. 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Since you mentioned it could you take the time to share with us, the reason of the hope that is personally in you? I thoroughly enjoy personal testimony. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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697 | REVELATION ! | Matt 16:15 | CDBJ | 155140 | ||
Greetings Chumley, Nice post and right on target! There are likely those on the forum that won’t understand your answer though because they aren’t members yet of the church that Christ is building; this is due to the fact that it hasn’t been reveled to them yet. 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. It sure gets perplexing doesn’t it, the Apostle Paul ran into the same problem. Romans 10:1-4 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. [2] For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. [3] For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. [4] For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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698 | Noah took 7 clean but only 2 unclean ? | Gen 9:3 | CDBJ | 155028 | ||
Hi Swerv, Why don’t we get on another subject and cool thing off a bit? Here is an easy question, and you are the only one who has the right answer. Q. Have you come to the place yet, in your spiritual experience, where you can say for sure that you have eternal life? Have a great day, CDBJ |
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699 | How does God speak to us? | Heb 1:1 | CDBJ | 154255 | ||
Hi Kalos, You have been doing your homework!! Good job, CDBJ |
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700 | Will there be a partial rapture? | 1 Thess 4:17 | CDBJ | 153613 | ||
Hi Searcher, I think the key to what Rev. 20:4,5 is expressing is a good example of what Paul is telling us in I Cor. 15:21-23. 1 Cor. 15:21-23 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. [22] For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. [23] But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. In verse 23 we have the English word, (order), which is translated from the Koine Greek word, (TAGMA). The order, or TAGMA, is like a parade, or review of military troops, passing by a reviewing stand. 1st there is A Company, which is Christ Himself, then the next group is B Company and C Company and so on; but there is a definite space between each company yet they are all part of the whole, or the first resurrection. Rev. 20:5-6 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. [6] Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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