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421 | Who are the sons of God in Genesis 6:2? | Gen 6:2 | Makarios | 108057 | ||
Greetings EdB, No, Angels do not procreate. Matthew 22:30, Mark 12:25; Luke 20:35 Therefore, their number remains the same. "And if it does how do you know new ones aren't created (born or otherwise) to replace the ones that might die or become fallen angels?" This is sheer speculation on your part, and Scripture does not even begin to mention such a possibility. "Why is (it) impossible for them to have sexual relations with humans?" 1) Their nature is different. (Eph. 3:10; Col. 1:16) 2) They do not marry. (Matt. 22:30; Mark 12:25; Luke 20:35) 3) Angels worship God (Neh. 9:6; Phil. 2:9-11; Heb. 1:6) 4) Angels obey God (Ps. 103:20; Matt. 6:10; Luke 11:2; 1 Peter 3:22; 2 Peter 2:11; Jude 6) We base these beliefs on the Bible. Or, perhaps you feel that "sons of God", which is a phrase that every Bible version since the Vulgate includes, should be changed to the single word "angels" instead? Makarios |
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422 | end time fire, is it real or not? | 2 Pet 3:7 | Makarios | 107965 | ||
Greetings Dan, Very well spoken! "But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." 2 Peter 3:8-9 I fully agree! Makarios |
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423 | end time fire, is it real or not? | 2 Pet 3:7 | Makarios | 107873 | ||
Greetings Dan, However, at the same time, we are told by Scripture that we are indeed living in the end times (Isaiah 26:21; 66:15-16; 1 Peter 4:7-11; Hebrews 10:37; Revelation 3:11; 22:7,12,20; 1 Tim. 6:14; Titus 2:13; 1 John 2:28; 1 Thessalonians 1:10; Matthew 24:42-44; 1 Thessalonians 5:2). And Isaiah himself confirms 2 Peter 3:7.. "For behold, the LORD will come in fire, and his chariots like the whirlwind, to render his anger in fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire. For by fire will the LORD enter into judgment, and by his sword, with all flesh; and those slain by the LORD shall be many." Isaiah 66:15,16 [ESV] Blessings to you, Makarios |
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424 | Searching for the truth | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107835 | ||
Excellent Answer, Pastor Glenn! Makarios |
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425 | To take a staff or not to take a staff? | Luke 9:3 | Makarios | 107671 | ||
Greetings Rose of Sharon! :-) Thank you for your comments and encouragement! I am aware that Christians may very well be rewarded above for things that we have done here on earth, even though it may be thought that being admitted into heaven is really enough of a reward in itself! I am not expecting a "huge reward", nor is it my aim, nor do I think that I will be rewarded out of my time here at this Forum. But what I do know is, is that I do what I do because I am motivated from something that, to me, is much better than being motivated by expectation of reward. I do not know and choose not to know what kind of reward I will get when I am allowed to enter into His Majesty's Holy gates.. Just entrance into His paradise alone is really enough for me. I myself would gladly be the doorstop into heaven, and be satisfied, really, simply because I was given the grace just to be there. And that is really all that counts, just to be in the presence of my Lord and be in His courts forever. That alone is my dream, as we all look forward to His coming. But Blessings to you all the same! :-) I pray the the Lord continues to use you in your life and through the internet.. Makarios |
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426 | "God told me to do it" | Gen 22:1 | Makarios | 107589 | ||
Greetings Ricardo, One of the problems with your friend's thinking is that God never made man do anything. God gives us laws and commands, gives leading in certain areas, and tells us what to do through His Word. He does not 'make' you confess your sins, or 'make' anyone confess Christ as Lord, and He most certainly does not make anyone commit a sin. But the problem here is the underlying reason of 'why'.. You see, when God asks us to do something, we are to obey, regardless of the command. But I say that knowing that your friend would twist that into saying, "Would God tell me to do something that would be sin?" No, He would not. The very definition of sin is doing that which is contrary to God's standard and will. Therefore, if we obey God, then we are entirely justified. But not everything that we hear and is told to us is a message from God. Has your friend been impressed upon with such a request that he believes came from God? If not, then he is completely speculative and in the wrong. God seeks the greater good for all of his creation, and not just a part or just some, even though our God is a just God, and will punish those who disobey Him. It was not in God's agenda for Isaac to be killed, and it is not in God's agenda to lead us to any sinful deeds, and it never will be. Makarios |
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427 | Merry Christmas | Is 7:14 | Makarios | 107571 | ||
Thank you, JCrichton! Makarios |
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428 | A Good Satan in Eden??? | John 1:1 | Makarios | 107495 | ||
Greetings Gatorgirl! Good post! :) Would you happen to live in Florida? - Makarios |
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429 | Merry Christmas | Is 7:14 | Makarios | 107362 | ||
Merry Christmas to all! I have seen many new "faces" here at the Forum of late, and I wanted to encourage all of the newer members to draft a brief description of yourself and your background and include a little bit of that in your User Profile so that we older members may be able to get to know you a little bit better! As we all "seek and read from the book of the LORD" together (Isaiah 34:16), let us get to know one another. It is really a disadvantage to everyone when they only way that we can differentiate one User from the next is solely by our usernames. :) Blessings to you, and Merry Christmas! - Makarios |
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430 | Jesus' response to John's beheading? | Matt 14:13 | Makarios | 107359 | ||
Greetings Mommapbs! Capturing the initial thought of that post that I had written a year and a half ago seems much more like a distant memory than anything else.. But at that time, it was fresh in my mind- and I will need to dwell on this verse to regain my train of thought.. In Matthew 14:13, concerning the crowds, it is interesting to note the difference of translation in this verse in the NASB.. For instance, the NASB indicates that Jesus was reacting to the news about John, while the crowds were reacting to the movements of Jesus; that is, that Jesus withdrew from there in a boat to a secluded place.. And the reason for that interpretation: that the crowds were reacting to the movements of Jesus, after Jesus reacted to the news about John, is explained in verse 12: "His disciples came and took away the body and buried it; and they went and reported to Jesus." (see also Mark 6) John's disciples did not report John's death to the crowds of people, but only to Jesus. The context in any Bible version easily reveals that Jesus was reacting to John's death, and John's disciples reported to Jesus only. But as for the crowds, if we read the very same passage in the Amplified, KJV, ESV, or the NKJV, the direct objects for both Jesus and the crowds are the same; and therefore, the 'object' of which news that the crowd was actually reacting to remains a bit ambiguous in those translations. But the NASB and NIV seek to clear this matter up by saying: 'when the people heard of this' ('of this' italicized, meaning that those words were added for clarification) in the NASB, and- "When Jesus heard what happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns." [NIV] I believe that the interpretations set forth in the NASB and NIV are correct: that Jesus was reacting to the news of John's death while the crowds were reacting to the movement of Jesus, since they "followed Him on foot from the cities." I believe that the crowds were seeking Him out "because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things." (Mark 6:34) In conclusion, the crowd sought out Jesus simply to follow Jesus- they did not know of John's death, nor did they know what kind of effect John's death would have on Jesus and His ministry from that point forward. But Jesus, even while seeking solace in prayer, still rose to the occasion by having compassion on those who needed Him (Matt. 14:14; Mark 6:34) instead of insisting on solitude, which is something that we would do. When we are comfronted with news that pierces our soul, we naturally close up like clams and seek a place of solitude. But as for Jesus, even though He sought a secluded place after hearing such news, He was not able to find it (Mark 6:33) so that He could deal with it in prayer. But the real 'example' that I sought to point out was that even in his grief for John, Jesus still cared for the sick and fed the hungry, feeling compassion on those who 'were like sheep without a shepherd.' Blessings to you, Makarios |
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431 | Works of the OT Holy Spirit vs NT | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107229 | ||
Thank you Checho! You did very well with your post as well, despite the language 'crossover'! Praise the Lord and welcome to the Forum! Your Brother in Christ, Makarios |
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432 | Spirit vs spirit | Ex 31:3 | Makarios | 107228 | ||
Greetings Mike, In the KJV, "Spirit" is as follows: - Exodus 31:3 'spirit of God' - Psalm 51:11 'thy holy spirit' - Isaiah 63:10 'vexed his holy Spirit:' - Matthew 1:18 'found with child of the Holy Ghost' In all of the references above, it is clear that the KJV is referring to the Holy Spirit. However, the KJV fails to capitalize "Holy" and "Spirit" on every occasion where the context of a particular passage clearly indicates that the Holy Spirit is being referred to. In conclusion, keep using your KJV, but keep in mind that you will need to look at the overall context of a passage first before assuming that 'spirit' does not mean Holy Spirit. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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433 | Works of the OT Holy Spirit vs NT | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107133 | ||
Greetings Mike, I made a reference to every single book of the Bible in that post on purpose, since all 66 books of the Bible were inspired by the Holy Spirit (2 Tim. 3:16). Blessings to you, Makarios |
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434 | 2 Kings 19 is a copy of Isaiah 37! | OT general | Makarios | 106904 | ||
Thank you, Mommapbs! I appreciate your encouragement! Sometimes posting is very difficult! I am currently in prayer, trying to think of what I can say to help make our friend "FreeThinker" curious about Jesus Christ. :-) And that is not easy by any means! Your Brother in Christ, Makarios |
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435 | Am I wrong to think this? | Proverbs | Makarios | 106903 | ||
Thank you, EdB! I had thought that that was the best post that I had written on Saturday, and I appreciate your feedback very much! It helps me a lot! :-) Your friend and Brother in Christ, Makarios |
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436 | Where did Cains wife come from | Gen 4:17 | Makarios | 106874 | ||
Greetings FreeThinker, As for 2 Kings 19 being an exact copy of Isaiah 37, I attempted to answer that Question in post# 106680. As for your general question about sin 'not being present' due to the lack of the Law being given, there are a few things that you are overlooking.. First of all, in Genesis 2:16,17, the LORD God commanded the man that He had made from the ground, saying, "You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die." But man disobeyed this simple command from God, by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 3:6), even though he knew that what he was doing was wrong (Genesis 3:2-3). Was the Law present during the time of the Garden of Eden? No, it was not. But even though the Law was not present, disobedience and sin were still present, since Adam and his wife fell to sin. But you ask: Where did the Lord tell Cain not to murder before he murdered his brother? The truth of the matter is that God formed man in His own image, after His likeness (Genesis 1:26,27). Therefore, God did not explicitly have to tell Cain that killing a man was a sin, because Cain knew that what he was doing (killing his brother) was a wicked, evil, sinful deed, since every man was created in the likeness or image of God. To destroy an image of something (man) is the next best thing to destroying the very thing itself (God). And since Cain could not destroy God, he killed his brother. This is why Satan prowls after God's creation like a roaring lion, attempting to bring all humankind to ruin and death. Satan is seeking to destroy that which is like God, since Satan cannot overthrow God Himself. And our knowledge of murder as sin is reinforced in Genesis 4:10-15, since the LORD God punished Cain for his sin. And it is later 'reinforced' in Exodus 20. But Cain knew that the act of killing his brother Abel was a sin, and in direct violation with God's standard, since every man is created in the image, or likeness, of God. There has always been a standard. There has always been a "right" and a "wrong." The very nature of things in this world (justice system, nature, the behavior of human beings) proves that there has always been a 'standard' that exists that shows that there is a 'correct' way to behave and there are certain acts that are wrong. In every interaction that you and I have with anyone else that we know or do not know in this world, there is always (or we are pretending) an 'understanding' of some kind of Law or Rule of fair play or decent behavior or morality or whatever you want to call it. And you and a complete stranger are in 'agreement' about this, without even saying a word! For instance, if you and I are in an automobile accident, and the front of my vehicle strikes yours in the rear, then you would argue that I was "at fault", since my vehicle struck yours in the rear. The only defense that I would have would be to contest, or quarrel against, your claim. Therefore, I would be trying to show that you are the one who is in the wrong, and not me. But there would be absolutely no sense at all in trying to prove you as the one being in the wrong unless you and I had some sort of an agreement about what was Right. Therefore, there has always been a 'standard' of rules for behavior that has existed for as long as two different people (and the possibility of conflict) have existed. Or would you argue that you are not subject to the laws of gravity? Would you also say that you are in no need of water for life, or food to eat? In the same way, there is a 'standard' of right and wrong that has always existed for humans, and you will be surprised to find that all humans are in agreement regarding what this basic 'standard' demands. You cannot say that you do not know what this 'standard' is, since you would not be functionable within any civilized society if that would be true. Or are you like an animal that does not have understanding? If that be so, then you would not be able to communicate with me in this way, through a computer, and reading human words. Therefore, you also must realize that there is a 'standard' that has always existed regarding human behavior. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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437 | Some people believe it's Mouhammad(pbuh) | John 16:13 | Makarios | 106861 | ||
Greetings Afro, The Holy Ghost, or Holy Spirit, is a real Person, just as real as God the Father and God the Son, who is the Lord Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is one of the three divine Persons of the Holy Trinity- one God in three persons. There is only one God (Isaiah 44:6; 46:9; 1 Cor. 8:4; James 2:19; John 5:44; 17:3; Rom. 3:29,30; 16:27; Gal. 3:20; Eph. 4:6; 1 Tim. 2:5). But there is much evidence in the Bible for three Persons who are all called God. As stated above, Scripture is absolutely clear that there is only one God. Yet, at the same time, deity is ascribed to God the Father (1 Peter 1:2), God the Son (John 20:28; Heb. 1:8) and God the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3,4): All three- God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit- are said to be omnipresent [everywhere present] (John 4:19-24; Matthew 28:20; Psalm 139:7). All three- God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit- are said to be omnipotent [all-powerful] (1 Peter 1:5; Matt. 28:18; Romans 15:19). Holiness is ascribed to each Person (Rev. 15:4; Acts 3:14; John 16:7-14). Eternity is ascribed to each Person (Psalm 90:2; Micah 5:2; John 1:2; Rev. 1:8,17; Heb. 9:14). And each of the three is individually described as the Truth: the Father (John 14:6,7), the Son (Rev. 3:7), and the Holy Spirit (1 John 5:6). The Holy Spirit has intellect (1 Cor. 2:10; Isaiah 11:2; Eph. 1:17) and 'knows' the thoughts of God (1 Cor. 2:11), and God the Father knows "what the mind of the Spirit is" (Rom. 8:27). The Holy Spirit has emotions (Eph. 4:30) and a will (1 Cor. 12:11). The Holy Spirit teaches (John 14:26), testifies (John 15:26), guides (Rom. 8:14), commissions (Acts 13:4), issues commands (Acts 8:29), convicts us of sin (John 16:8), restrains sin (2 Thess. 2:7), intercedes (Rom. 8:26), and even speaks (John 15:26; 2 Peter 1:21). The Holy Spirit imparts a new spiritual life to those who believe in Christ (Titus 3:5), and places us into the spiritual body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:13). The Holy Spirit indwells believers (1 Cor. 6:19,20) and guides us in all truth (John 16:13,14) and away from sin (Gal. 5:16), giving us hope (Rom. 15:13). The Author of revelation is the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21; 2 Sam. 23:2; Ezek. 2:2; Mic. 3:8; Matt. 22:43; Acts 1:16; 4:25). The Author of inspiration is the Holy Spirit (2 Sam. 23:2-3; 2 Tim. 3:16; Mark 12:36; Acts 1:16; 28:25; Heb. 3:7; 10:15-16; 1 Cor. 14:37; Gal. 1:7-8; 1 Thess. 4:2,15; 2 Thess. 3:6,12,14; 1 Tim. 5:18; 2 Peter 3:16). In the Tribulation, the Holy Spirit will work in salvation and filling (Joel 2:28-32; Zech. 12:10). In the Millennial Kingdom, the Holy Spirit will be upon Christ the King (Isaiah 11:2-3) and will be in God's people (Jer. 31:33). People have always sensed that God must be everywhere in and beyond the universe. But they have often corrupted this truth of God's omniscience and omnipotence into the false and inadequate philosophies of deism or pantheism. Also, people have always felt that God must be capable of being seen or heard by man. But this truth of God as Logos- the Word, the Son- has been grossly misinterpreted into polytheism and idolatry. Thirdly, people have always felt that God should be experienced inwardly, as an inner light for individual guidance. This is the truth of God as the Holy Spirit, interacting with man's spirit. But this too has been corrupted into mysticism, spiritualism and fanaticism. But we must not let the counterfeits of Satan and his deceptions deter us from believing and appropriating the glorious truth of God as revealed in Scripture. We must not allow Satan to convince us that the truth of the Triunity of God is too difficult to apprehend intellectually through faith. Every possible need of life is met in knowing God as Father through receiving Christ as Lord and Savior and the Holy Spirit as our Comforter and Guide. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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438 | Where did Cains wife come from | Gen 4:17 | Makarios | 106836 | ||
Cited Source: (I ran out of space) (1) The MacArthur Study Bible, 1997, Word Publishing, John MacArthur, pg. 22 |
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439 | Where did Cains wife come from | Gen 4:17 | Makarios | 106835 | ||
Greetings FreeThinker, You mentioned three points: #1: "One, I see nothing that supports why God did not have to specify murder has a sin to Cain, but then felt it necessary to make it a commandment." #2: "Two, I see nothing that tells how or what to sacrifice to please him." #3: "Third, Kalos made the statement, “(keep in mind, the biblical command against marrying close relatives was not given until thousands of years later during the time of Moses).” Answer to #2: Let us go back to the beginning, when both Cain and Abel brought their offerings before God (Genesis 4:3-4). Abel's offering was accepted by God because it was in every way obediently given according to what God had revealed to them (though the specific instructions of God are not recorded in Genesis). However, Cain's offering was not accepted because he did not follow the divine instruction, just bringing what he wanted to bring: some of his crop. (1) Therefore, what God had revealed to them, Cain did not follow as Abel did. Scripture does not reveal the exact directions of God's instruction; in many places Scripture only focuses on obedience to God without knowing all of the WHY and HOW of a particular instruction. And Abel was obedient to God through faith (Hebrews 11:4). Answer to #1: In Genesis 4:5,6, Cain became angry and hostile towards God, rather than being repentant for his sinful disobedience. He could not kill God to exact his vengeance, but he could kill his brother, whom he was jealous of (1 John 3:12; Jude 11). And then God reminded Cain that if he had obeyed God and offered the animal sacrifices God had required, then his sacrifices would have been acceptable also. It wasn't out of personal preference on God's part, or disdain for Cain's vocation, or the quality of his produce that caused God to reject his sacrifice. It was out of disobedience to Him (1 John 3:12). And then, God told Cain (v.7) that if he chose not to obey His commands, sin (which was ever-present due to the fall of Adam) crouched and waited to pounce like a lion, fulfilling its (sin's) desire to overpower him. (1) And sin, when fully grown, brings forth death (Genesis 4:8; James 1:15). So Cain did indeed sin against God and was punished for it. But you ask: Cain didn't have the Ten Commandments. Therefore, would murder still be considered as sin, since the Law had not yet been given? The Law was given to make us conscious of our sin (Romans 7:7). The Law reveals God's divine standard, and as we compare ourselves to that standard, we can accurately identify our sins, which is the failure to meet that standard. But even though the Law did not come until 430 years after Abraham (Gal. 3:17), "sin" was still identified as "sin" before the law came, since "all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law.." (Romans 2:12). So now you ask: How can we reconcile Romans 7:7, which states that we cannot know about sin unless we have the law, and Romans 2:12, which states that all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law? "For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified. For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus." Romans 2:13-16 [ESV] Therefore, in the same way, Abel and Abraham were justified, even though they did not have the law, because they acted in faith towards God. But Cain was not justified, because even after his disobedience towards God, he did not then act in faith. Therefore, this is a small explanation of how we come to the conclusion that there is sin even without the existence of the law, even though the law came into existence to make plain our sin to us so that we may be brought to repentance, instead of continued disobedience, like Cain. Answer to #3: (Keep in mind, the biblical command against marrying close relatives was not given until thousands of years later during the time of Moses.) God did not reveal to the Israelites His special directions concerning marriage until He gave the Law to Moses (Leviticus 18:6-18). Up until that time, relatives were free to marry each other (Genesis 29:15,23-30). But God was setting apart a people that would be holy to Him (Leviticus 20:26), set apart from the world to God alone. And the law forbidding intermarriage within families was a law, along with the Ten Commandments, that would set the people apart as a Holy nation to God. And the Lord would then no longer allow relatives to marry each other, should they claim to be His people. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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440 | A choice of what to refuse or choose? | Is 7:15 | Makarios | 106827 | ||
Indy, Please expound on these posts if you feel the leading! Don't let me stop you! :-) Merry Christmas to you as well, Makarios |
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