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3381 | Our responsibility toward God | Heb 6:11 | Makarios | 49142 | ||
Greetings again, Victor! Please see Post# 49141. - Makarios |
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3382 | Tell me about the 10 percent of giving | Heb 7:2 | Makarios | 195219 | ||
Hi Lionstrong! Dear Brother, it's great to hear from you. I agree: there is more to tithing than just the textbook definition and how it is traditionally interpreted (which is pretty much what I gave to Glossy44). I liked the verses that you cited especially Philippians 4:19 and Psalm 37:25, which are speaking to my own situation now since I am looking for a job. If only we could be more like the church in Acts 2:44-45; I suppose that it is possible that we would not even need a standard 'rate' of tithing, if we simply gave to everyone who was in need. However, Paul also says in 1 Corinthians 9:4,11,14 that those who preach are entitled to having their needs met as well, such as obtaining food and making a living. It would be sufficient for the church to have a way to pay for those who minister to it. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3383 | Melchizedek a preincarnate Christ? | Heb 7:3 | Makarios | 8017 | ||
I do not believe that this verse (or any verse) is referring to Melchizedek as being the Son of God Himself. I've looked at this verse and came to the following conclusion: Melchizedek was an actual historical person (Genesis 14), but he was merely someone that prophetically "foreshadowed" Christ. In response to Hebrews 7:3, the OT has no record of Melchizedek's father or mother or geneaology, and this verse is saying that, rather than making him out to be Christ himself. Hebrews 7:3 is not saying that Melchizedek had no father or mother, but it is saying that none of those items was included in the Genesis 14 account and that they were purposefully omitted in order to 'foreshadow' the divine nature and imperishability of the Messiah. Melchizedek's name is made up of two words meaning "king" and "righteous". Melchizedek was also a priest. Therefore, Melchizedek foreshadows Christ as a righteous king/priest. Melchizedek was also the king of "Salem" (which means peace). This points forward to Christ as the King of peace. Thank you for your thoughts! |
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3384 | Melchizedek a preincarnate Christ? | Heb 7:3 | Makarios | 8043 | ||
Thank you Ezekiel! I thought about this for awhile and I appreciate your kind support! Blessings in Christ, Nolan Keck |
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3385 | Tying a rope around priest's ankles? | Heb 7:23 | Makarios | 16575 | ||
Thank you brother charis! Thats Ok, I've searched and searched and searched throughout the Bible and have came up empty on this one. :-) Thank you for trying though! Nolan |
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3386 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | Makarios | 220095 | ||
Hey Doc, This is an excellent post! The way you have put this post together shows how truly the Lord is working through you as He has put you in the place that you are right now - "in top posting form" - to provide answers to such questions as these. Keep up the great work! Your brother in Christ, Makarios |
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3387 | Holy Place - holy place? | Heb 9:2 | Makarios | 99133 | ||
Greetings Mommapbs, I believe that when the Antichrist stands in that holy place and declares himself as "God", then we will have all the symbolism to understand that that will be the Antichrist, and that Jesus is coming soon. The 'you' (the recipient of the words of Jesus - "when you see..") in Matt. 24:15 is to all of those who are called by Christ (2 Tim 1:9). The "reader" in Matt. 24:15 is anyone who reads this passage (most specifically, those who are familiar with Daniel). Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3388 | High Priest from Judah instead of Levi? | Heb 9:11 | Makarios | 10824 | ||
Excellent answer, Steve! :) Nolan |
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3389 | Angel of Light? | Heb 9:27 | Makarios | 96743 | ||
Greetings Laitecia, I disagree with your rebuttals regarding the "light" that is claimed to be seen in near-death experiences. However, unless you have actually been through one of these types of experiences, then you do not exactly have a frame of reference to draw from. And if you have, then you will have an even tougher time convincing others of any supposed 'conclusion' since you will be working only from experience. To delve into this topic too much deeper is to invite a level of speculation into the subject of death that is entirely not healthy for a so called "StudyBibleForum." And I do believe that the topic of near-death experiences or the study thereof is widely based on speculation and not fact (not to mention any "biblical" fact). Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3390 | Why is Psalm ref. verse different? | Heb 10:5 | Makarios | 12151 | ||
Hello Appleseed! Yes, I would say that this would be correct, that it is speaking 'figuratively' where the ear is the organ that 'hears' the Word of God and therefore 'comes into being' by receiving life from the spoken Word of God.. This is amazing when applied to our spirits, since we are made alive by Jesus Christ and by hearing God's Holy Word! Excellent observation Appleseed! Nolan |
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3391 | Why remain defeated? | Heb 10:14 | Makarios | 108153 | ||
Greetings my friend, I appreciate your grouchiness, especially when it comes to such posts that have been made in response to one of mine that is 2 1/2 years old! :-) Rest assured, any sharp post such as this that is written in response to any single one of my posts, new or old, will not go un-responded to as long as I still choose to post. Even so, I still thank you for your response! Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3392 | Why remain defeated? | Heb 10:14 | Makarios | 108301 | ||
Thank you, my friend! :-) I pray that I usually am right! Makarios |
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3393 | Why remain defeated? | Heb 10:14 | Makarios | 108302 | ||
Greetings Gal5:16, What is written here is open to all, and I am fully aware of that. Makarios |
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3394 | Do you accept defeat too? | Heb 10:14 | Makarios | 108308 | ||
Greetings Tim! I believe that we continue to struggle with this body of sin right up until death, but I really do wish that you and Gal5:16 were correct in saying that we don't have to struggle any longer. I must say in all truth that I believe that what makes me sinful will not leave me until the point of my bodily death. I believe that we become new creations in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17) when we accept Him, but at the same time, we are constantly admonished throughout the New Testament not to sin (Hebrews 6:4; Galatians 5:19-21; James 3). Therefore, why would James and Paul and the writer of Hebrews feel it so important to continue to admonish their fellow brothers and sisters in Christ not to sin, if we would be completely free of the sinful nature at the time of conversion? I agree with you that we are no longer slaves to sin, and I agree that can and should resist sin on all accounts. 1) Rom. 6:6 - "For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— 7 because anyone who has died has been freed from sin." I believe that the 'key' to understanding this verse is in the phrase "that we should no longer be slaves to sin".. We are not slaves to sin once we become freed in Christ. But at the same time, is your "earthly tent" that you live in still alive? So is mine. :-) Therefore, Romans 12:1; 8:13 and 1 Corinthians 9:27 show even more applicability than before for me, since I must master sin in my life. 2) Rom. 6:12 - "Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires." I believe that this is a verse that directly conveys that sin continues to be persistent, even after salvation, but we must bring it under subjection (1 Cor. 9:27). 3) Rom. 6:18 - "You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness." I believe that this verse has to do with our 'focus' moreso than anything else. We have changed the 'focus' from being slaves to our own pleasures and desires to becoming slaves to God's will and His holiness. 4) Rom. 6:22 - "But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life." This is such a beautiful verse! Since our focus has been changed from ourselves to God by becoming bondslaves in faith to Christ, then we will "benefit" in our sanctification, and ultimately, be rewarded with eternal life! 5) Rom. 8:4 - "in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit." The law continues to be a moral guide for the believer, so to speak, even though it is not a means of salvation. But those who have Christ have the law written on their hearts! (Jer. 31:33) We no longer let the sinful nature direct our lives, but we live according to the direction of the Holy Spirit. 6) Rom. 8:13 - "For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live," One fascinating part of this verse says, "if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body.." By that phrase, I interpret the meaning that we are continuing to "put to death the deeds of the body", and through overcoming sin, we will gain righteousness in accordance with our sanctification. I do not see sin as 'dying' at one glorious point of conversion, but 'taking a backseat' to the new creation that is now in us. We must 'take up our cross daily' (Luke 9:23).. We do not take up our cross only once for all time. We must do this daily, so that we can be on guard and in prayer to keep from succumbing to sin. I seriously believe that I am in no way exempt completely from my body of sin, even though I do experience victory over it, and continue to grow. I believe that the only way that I could ever be completely free from this sinful nature that I have is to witness my body's own death, since the body is dead without the spirit (James 2:26), but the spirit goes to be with the Lord (2 Cor. 5:8). But as long as the spirit remains in the body, then the body is kept alive, and our capacity to sin will always be present as long as our bodies of sin remains alive. Blessings to you, dear Brother in Christ! Makarios |
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3395 | Do you accept defeat too? | Heb 10:14 | Makarios | 108398 | ||
Greetings Tim! Good stuff! I promise a reply when I come home from work tonight (anywhere from 6-10pm), Lord willing! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Makarios |
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3396 | Do you accept defeat too? | Heb 10:14 | Makarios | 108477 | ||
Greetings Tim! I also believe that we are pretty close to unanimity on this issue, and I will attempt to sort out our areas of agreement and disagreement: I agree that a Christian is not incapable of sinning, and they must choose to obey God daily. I believe that as long as we walk in the Spirit, then we will not sin. I agree with you and Gal5:16 in that we are made new creatures in Christ. I also believe that Christians are capable of not sinning. I believe that the differences may lie in how we define "sin nature." You stated that since the sin nature has been crucified, then now the struggle is one of will, not nature. I believe that you also said that you believe that the 'sin nature' is itself put to death at the time of conversion. I believe that the root of disagreement on this topic is: what happens to the sin nature once a person becomes saved? Very good question. Several places in Scripture speak of "war within us": James 4:1; Romans 7:23; 1 Peter 2:11. In these three verses, sin is described as a 'passion of the flesh.' So, if our souls are changed, and if our spirits are renewed in conversion, then what part of ourselves continues to give us the capacity to sin? 1 Thess. 5:23 says that the body is what is left. But even yet, we are admonished in several New Testament epistles to "put off our old self" and to "put on the new self" (Eph. 4:22-24; Col. 3:9-10; Romans 6:6-14). At what point is our body actually "dead"? Galatians 5:16-17 says, "walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do." "And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires." [ESV] Therefore, I believe that the Bible is clear that the "passions of the flesh", or that which wages war against the Holy Spirit in us, is that which is crucified and put to death. Perhaps Romans 6:12 is the key, since it says, "Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal bodies, to make you obey their passions." Therefore, I conclude that in our bodies we continue to have the capacity to sin, even though we should not let it reign, nor should we indulge in it. In this way, we can see our bodies as "put to death" and "crucified with Christ"; in that the one who was condemning us (the body) now stands condemned. The body will indeed die, as it should, but is it really "dead" yet? Yes, the grace of Christ overshadows and overcomes the passions of our flesh (Romans 5:17,21). "We were buried with Him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life." (Romans 6:4). And here is the "clincher" : "We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin." (6:6) Therefore, our sinful passions, old habits, and old way of life is that which is crucified, dead, and buried with Christ. And since that is so, our bodies are "brought to nothing." It doesn't mean that our bodies die, but their influence upon us is 'brought to nothing'; that is, that the sinful passions of the body do not rule over us any longer, even though we may find ourselves giving in to them from time to time. Let me know what you think! Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3397 | Do you accept defeat too? | Heb 10:14 | Makarios | 108612 | ||
Great posts, Emmaus! I would have posted earlier, but something came up.. I basically agree with everything that Tim has said, and I really liked your 1st post on this topic. So, where is there disagreement between us? Perhaps I have "little faith" that the human will will continually stay away from his capacity to sin and not entertain it? :-) And perhaps those who believe in sinless perfection have much more optimistic view of human behavior? :-) Then again, I think of the putting on of 'new bodies'.. Why is there a need for 'new bodies' in Christ? I believe that it has a lot to do with the reasoning that you gave in your 1st post. Blessings to you both, Makarios |
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3398 | Church is a safe place to be | Heb 10:25 | Makarios | 10784 | ||
Ha! I would be one to believe that church would be the safest place that one could be! Who has the time to come up with these stats? Nolan |
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3399 | Church is a safe place to be | Heb 10:25 | Makarios | 10791 | ||
I'll take that as a compliment. :) Nolan |
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3400 | Church is a safe place to be | Heb 10:25 | Makarios | 10795 | ||
Thank you my dear and much 'looked-up to' friend, Hank! You continue to enrich this Forum by your fellowship here and you constantly give me an excellent reason to keep contributing the way that I have been! I praise the Lord for you, and I pray that I can continue in my perseverance to be a man of God in the way that you have, my friend and blessed brother in Christ! I truly heed your advice and view you as a great example to follow! Nolan |
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