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3281 | clear conscience | 2 Timothy | Makarios | 7184 | ||
Welcome to the Study Bible Forum, love4Him! I pray that you will find this as a resource that is both interesting and rewarding. God bless! Nolan | ||||||
3282 | clear conscience | 2 Timothy | Makarios | 7189 | ||
You're welcome! Wow! I pray that your Bible school goes very well for you and that you do your best! If you have any questions at all, then I invite you to come back to the Study Bible Forum and ask them (or 'search' for them) so that you can find help with your schoolwork! May all the blessings of our Lord follow you in all your paths! In His Precious Name, Nolan! | ||||||
3283 | Search for Timothy's family Eunice, Lois | 2 Tim 1:5 | Makarios | 194787 | ||
I apologize, I meant to say that both Eunice and Lois helped to bring up Timothy from a young age in the Christian faith (2 Tim 3:15), showing an early Christian family heritage, spreading from generation to generation. | ||||||
3284 | Matt. 5:13 | 2 Tim 1:14 | Makarios | 104393 | ||
Greetings New Creature, I've heard of Adam Clarke, but I've never heard of the Coffman Commentaries.. Is this a new set of Commentaries? If so, from your understanding, what 'theological bent' is Coffman? - Makarios |
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3285 | Matt. 5:13 | 2 Tim 1:14 | Makarios | 104407 | ||
Thank you, New Creature; I appreciate the information on James Burton Coffman. Many times it is good to know a particular 'bent' of an author of a particular commentary just to know somewhat of how they came to their reasoning on certain passages, a curiousity of which I am sure that you are conscious of. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3286 | Evidence of holy spirit in a Christian? | 2 Tim 1:14 | Makarios | 104547 | ||
Greetings Aixen7z4, The following should quell all your doubts. Those who are saved early in life may not as easily recognize the "putting off" of the old nature and taking on the new nature in Christ, as those who are saved at a later age. What would make an Eskimo renounce fur or make a vegetarian barbecue hamster? :-) What kind radical change in a human being produces a never-ending joy and song in his heart that wasn't there before, and could only be put there by one thing? When we are saved, we have a love for God that is undeniable (Ps. 42:1; 73:25; Luke 10:27; Rom. 8:7); we have humility (Ps. 51:17; Matt. 5:1-12; James 4:6,9) and truly repent of our sins (Ps. 32:5; Prov. 28:13; Rom. 7:14; 2 Cor. 7:10; 1 John 1:8-10); we have a love that is "selfless" (1 John 2:9, 3:14; 4:7). As I have said before in my first post, we stop doing that which we are doing (Eph. 4:28), and begin to do that which is of the will of God, being separated to Him from the world (1 Cor. 2:12; James 4:4; 1 John 2:15-17; 5:5) and live obediently towards God (Matt. 7:21; John 15:14; Rom. 16:26; 1 Pet. 1:2,22; 1 John 2:3-5). And this is the true 'evidence' of salvation: that there is spiritual growth that takes place (Luke 8:15; John 15:1-6; Eph. 4:12-16); evidenced by our continual life of prayer (Luke 18:1; Eph. 6:18; Phil. 4:6; 1 Tim. 2:1-4; James 5:16-18) and devotion to God's glory (Ps. 105:3; 115:1; Is. 43:7; 48:10; Jer. 9:23,24; 1 Cor. 10:31). Therefore, if the above is true about a person, who has noticeably been changed (Eph. 4:17-32) from their former self, then we know that the visible, outward "signs" that we normally associate as being evidence for salvation, but cannot truly be convincing, in and of themselves of salvation, such as their visible morality (Matt. 19:16-21; 23:27), their intellectual knowledge (Rom. 1:21; 2:17) and their religious involvement (Matt. 25:1-10), will also be 'fruits' of that true, honest, inner conviction of the Holy Spirit that has taken place. Proverbs 11:1 states, "A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is His delight." Therefore, one who is truly saved is one who is living his life based on a "true measure", or in purity of heart (Prov. 11:1-2). A saved person is one who can also be described as "principle driven" with the crowning hallmark of integrity (v. 3), without any "crookedness" of their former life (Eph. 4:18). A saved person is that which can be 'publicly effective' (v. 10,11) due to the righteousness (v. 5) that he embodies. A saved person is a sound provider of council (v. 14) who replies with understanding (v. 12,15). Authentic faith is provisional in its focus (vv. 24-26) with a goal in sight (v. 19), but the unsaved only scatter. One who is saved has a change in perspective- from a perspective that is temporary to that which is eternal (Proverbs 11:29-30), and he who is wise wins souls! So, therefore, the above, without any shadow of a doubt, will be true of a saved person, but not always true of a person who is not saved. And the same can be said of what Paul wrote in Eph. 4:17-32. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3287 | Evidence of holy spirit in a Christian? | 2 Tim 1:14 | Makarios | 104577 | ||
Aixen7z4, Are you speaking of discipleship, or being filled with the Holy Spirit? Beyond that, I do not follow you at all. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3288 | Evidence of holy spirit in a Christian? | 2 Tim 1:14 | Makarios | 104588 | ||
So we are discussing discipleship. :-) I agree, we do not automatically 'assume' or are given all of those 'traits' that I mentioned in my first and second posts unless we have been through a bit of discipleship, and have gone through a bit of 'growing up'. I have an idea that this is what you are thinking.. But the sad part of it is, is that not everyone goes through the discipleship that will carry them through to maturity in Christ. And what I have been describing is a Christian who is mature and strong in the faith, with the assurance of their salvation. While I cannot personally say that I have discipled anyone, I can bear testimony to the fact that there have been a few faithful men who are "pillars of the faith" that I can point to who have been examples for me and have shown me what it means to truly be a Christian man, so that I can now stand on my own, even though I continue to grow in the faith. I have not formally assumed an opportunity to help another person grow in the faith, even though many people have told me that I have been an encouragement to their faith. I am a 27 year old single man. Perhaps I will have the opportunity for discipleship in regards to other men in the years ahead. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3289 | Grace is given for a Holy Life | 2 Tim 2:1 | Makarios | 58157 | ||
2 Peter 3:13 "But according to his promise we wait for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells." Revelation 7:9-10 "After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb!" Revelation 22:1-5 "Then he showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. There shall no more be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and his servants shall worship him; they shall see his face, and his name shall be on their foreheads. And night shall be no more; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they shall reign for ever and ever." |
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3290 | He cannot deny Himself | 2 Tim 2:13 | Makarios | 47867 | ||
Greetings Dbmurrell! Yes! To know Jesus is the greatest comfort that a person can imagine or ever experience! Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3291 | Newcomer's Guide to the Forum | 2 Tim 2:15 | Makarios | 7223 | ||
If anyone could create a "Newcomer's Guide to the Forum", it is you, JVH! :-) Yours in Christ, Nolan! | ||||||
3292 | When the plain sense makes good sense | 2 Tim 2:15 | Makarios | 8082 | ||
Excellent study JVH0212! As a teacher of the Bible, I commend you on 'having a knack' for knowing the needs of people and supplying guidance and direction where it is needed. | ||||||
3293 | A proper approach to studying scripture? | 2 Tim 2:15 | Makarios | 9001 | ||
Exactly Zyph!! I applaud your reasoning here! :) The Bible is Divine Inspiration that supports and explains itself in so many different ways by so many different authors! Blessings! Nolan |
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3294 | Revised Newcomer's Guide | 2 Tim 2:15 | Makarios | 10627 | ||
Greetings again! I am making a note to all of the 'newer' members of the Forum out there, to take the time to create a user profile about yourself. Thank you, and I pray that you will find answers here to all your questions about the Bible! Your fellow Forum alumnus, Nolan Keck |
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3295 | Revised Newcomer's Guide | 2 Tim 2:15 | Makarios | 10646 | ||
Thank you and you are very welcome, my friend! I humbly accept your appreciation knowing that it comes from a fine Christian man and esteemed member of the Forum, such as yourself! You are indeed someone who provides an excellent example for a young guy like me, and I'll be sure to read your new Profile, my friend! Grace to You, Nolan! |
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3296 | Additional Word on Study Bibles | 2 Tim 2:15 | Makarios | 11948 | ||
Dear Brother Hank, May I quote Study Bibles if I do it in a way that is loving and honest and shows that I am sincerely trying to answer someone's question? I'm not taking it personally, my friend: I see what you mean! :) And I agree. I apologize for my recent "outburst" of quoting Study Bibles in relation to Steve Butler's questions and I have taken most of today off just to regain my focus and appreciation for the Forum. I have chosen some 'new strategies' that I will take on this Forum. Thank you, my friend! Blessings, Nolan |
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3297 | Bible Study | 2 Tim 2:15 | Makarios | 94517 | ||
Bible Study _______________ "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." "But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;" "And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus." "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine." - 2 Tim. 2:15; 3:14-17; 4:2, KJV "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." "For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven." "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." "Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple." "Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me." - Psalm 119:11, 89, 105, 129, 130, 133, KJV "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." - John 20:31, KJV |
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3298 | Bible Study | 2 Tim 2:15 | Makarios | 94531 | ||
Greetings Flinkywood! Have I "un-hitched" slightly from the NASB? :-) I still greatly enjoy the NASB and I continue to use it as my main source of study. But I do spend a lot of quality time with my ESV, my NKJV, and the KJV of late, to the point that they should not feel neglected.. :-) I have always said and thought that a "good" Bible is a "used" Bible, and if a Bible does not show any 'signs' of usage, then it needs to be moved or put in a different place, or given to someone new. Many verses that I have been studying just sound and flow better in the KJV, and I have allowed myself to go back to the KJV from time to time, just to re-read the "familiar" sounding KJV, and to delve into that very same verse with the NASB, just to grasp a more 'complete' meaning of that verse.. "Familiarity" helps, but sometimes does not completely aid in grasping what a specific verse is REALLY trying to bring to my mind, this very minute! I have noticed many differences in the ESV and the NASB, more so than I originally thought that I would find.. But in all of these differences of verb tense, I have found that they generally "come out" to agree (in a 'round about' sense) in just about every passage.. As for Psalm 63:1, I see a great "eagerness" for the Lord being rendered in two different ways in the ESV and the NASB.. The NASB is a lot like the NKJV rendering (future tense), while the ESV is a lot like that of the RSV (present).. But whether the verse is spoken of in the present or future tense, we get sense a great urgency to seek and be with the Lord, to the point that we sense deprivation without His companionship. And that, I would say, is where there is agreement. I believe that the more "correct" sense is the 'present' tense (ESV, RSV) over that of the 'future' (NASB, NKJV), since the continuation that follows is also spoken of in the present tense. I believe that the ESV uses the present tense for consistency, while the NASB and NKJV use the future tense for a greater 'emphasis.' And you will find that to be true in many of the 'different' ESV and NASB passages.. Verse 10 is no different.. The ESV parallels the RSV, while the NASB attempts to substitute 'shall' for 'will', which is slightly different, but added to change the emphasis.. I agree, the NASB is woefully inconsistent with 'shall/will' phrases, and the ESV is far superior. I also agree that "shall" is not a 'direct' substitute for "will", and it should not be used in that way. In Lockman's attempts to make the 1977 NASB less "wooden", it seems that they may have missed the opportunity to make it more "fluid" by retaining the 'shall' (as in more poetic and straitforward), rather than using 'will' which seems a bit cumbersome in several areas, including Psalm 63.. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3299 | Bible Study | 2 Tim 2:15 | Makarios | 94553 | ||
Colin, Yes, I have greatly enjoyed our posts about different versions and the different ways that they render verses.. I hope that the NASB didn't drive you too crazy! :) I agree, none, not a single one of these new versions has anywhere near the grasp or ability of linguistic quality of the KJV, although numerous attempts have been made, and I'm beginning to believe that there never will be an 'equal' to the KJV as far as pure, memorizable, and quotable Scripture is concerned. This is quite baffling (for me at least) since we live in a time where constant 'improvement' is unceasingly being sought to the point of duplication over and over again.. But we still have yet to climb that mountain and produce a version that rivals the KJV in authentic linguistic quality! I believe that such a task is ungraspable now, since we would have no doubt found a way to do it by now if such a task could be achieved. Even so, I love the rich accuracy of the NASB and ESV, and there have been peroids where I have used the ESV more frequently than the NASB on occasion. But my usage of the ESV has not overtaken me completely, even though I realize that I would be in excellent hands should anything ever happen to my copies of the NASB.. :-) If anything, I have grown to enjoy the ESV even more and more as I use it, and it is a very solid #2 Bible that I can use for everything: memorization, scripture, and study, even though it is so much easier to memorize out of the KJV than anything else, as you have said.. Without the original autographs in front of us, and without being brought up and raised using the Greek language, I believe that we are best served by using two or three of these translations, with the KJV also within reach.. So you will see me quote from the KJV from time to time.. :-) Blessings to you, Nolan |
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3300 | Reading too much into C S Lewis ? | 2 Tim 2:15 | Makarios | 164140 | ||
Greetings Mark! Thank you for your kind words, my friend! I, too, believe that we Christians can be extremely judgmental at times, to the detriment of true objectivity. - Makarios | ||||||
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