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321 | Jesus traveled to hell | 1 Pet 3:19 | BradK | 221839 | ||
Hello little doe, Nowhere in scripture does it teach that Jesus went (traveled) to hell! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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322 | Is Passover connected with Resurrection | Heb 12:24 | BradK | 221772 | ||
Hello sonofmom, The Passover led into Jesus Crucifixion and resurrection! He kept the Passover with the disciples (Matt. 26:17-25). What we celebrate is His Resurrection, the fact that He conquered death and rose victorious over it and sin! As Paul writes in 1 Cor. 15, "But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep" "O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR STING?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." (NASB) Because He lives, I can face tomorrow and all the trials of life! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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323 | Why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch him | John 20:17 | BradK | 221765 | ||
The direct answer is supplied in John 20:17, where, "Jesus *said to her, "Stop clinging to Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, 'I ascend to My Father and your Father, and My God and your God." (NASB) As to any reason for this, The Commentary Critical notes: "17. 'Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not, for I am not yet ascended to my Father'--Old familiarities must now give place to new and more awful yet sweeter approaches; but for these the time has not come yet. This seems the spirit, at least, of these mysterious words, on which much difference of opinion has obtained, and not much that is satisfactory said." I hope this helps, BradK |
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324 | who was the first to go towithout dying | 2 Kin 2:13 | BradK | 221762 | ||
Hello robyn, Enoch would have been the first to not see death according to scripture. Gen. 5:24 says, "Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him." (NASB) I hope this helps, BradK |
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325 | What is wisdom? | Col 2:3 | BradK | 221667 | ||
Hello dalehill, Col. 2b-3 tells us, "...Christ Himself, In Him all the treasures of [divine] wisdom (comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God) and [all the riches of spiritual] knowledge and enlightenment are stored up and lie hidden." (Amplified) A studied and prayerful reading of Proverbs will give you a good answer to "what is wisdom" :-) Speaking the Truth in Love, Bradk |
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326 | what Does balance Prosperity mean | 3 John 1:2 | BradK | 221661 | ||
Hello Big-Momma, The exact words, "balance Prosperity" aren't found in scripture, so I can't answer from that perspective. Is this something you've either heard or are taught at your church? I believe in leading a balanced-life as it were. I believe this example is found in Phil. 4:12, "I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need." However, the focus of scripture is Christ. As Paul admonishes in Rom. 8:29, the believer is to be "...conformed to the image of His Son..." (NASB) This does not mean we can't have monetary success or acheivement, but that is not our goal! I hope this helps, BradK |
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327 | explain Numbers to me | Num 1:1 | BradK | 221622 | ||
Hello Joseph, Your question is extremely broad and probably beyond the time and space of this Forum. Could you be more specific? My next question is: Have you read the Book of Numbers? The ESV Introduction says, "The English title “Numbers” comes from the two censuses that are central features of this book. However the Hebrew title, “In the Wilderness,” is more descriptive of the book. Numbers tells how God’s people traveled from Mount Sinai to the border of the Promised Land. But when they refused to take possession of the Land, God made them wander in the wilderness for nearly forty years. Throughout the book, God is seen as a holy God who cannot ignore rebellion or unbelief, but also as the one who faithfully keeps his covenant and patiently provides for the needs of his people. Numbers ends with a new generation preparing for the conquest of Canaan. Traditionally, Jews and Christians recognize Moses as the author, writing during the final year of his life." [The Holy Bible : English Standard Version., Nu] I hope this helps, BradK |
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328 | define loving God with all you have ? | Gal 5:14 | BradK | 221604 | ||
Hello Benny, Paul tells us in Gal. 5:15, "For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." (NASB) Love is the fulfillment of the Law. BradK |
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329 | What is wisdom? | Prov 1:7 | BradK | 221576 | ||
Hello strappvd, In Prov. 1:2, we're instructed, "To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding," Also, Prov 1:7 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction." (NASB) There can be much said as your question is very broad. Knowing the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The Book of Proverbs contains much about it (hence it's referred to as Wisdom literature). Are you looking for a general or specific definition? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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330 | Praying to the Holy Spirit | Eph 6:18 | BradK | 221569 | ||
Hi Cathy, I can't think of any references to "Praying TO the HOly Spirit", and my cursory search failed to find any either! What leads you to ask this? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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331 | Did God forgive them after Jesus asked? | Acts | BradK | 221543 | ||
Hello alyzza, I'm glad that some of what I said, helped you to have an "aha moment":-) Again, Judas was remorseful, but as Matt. 27:5 notes, "...he went and hanged himself". As 2 Cor. 7:10 states, "Godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation". This was NOT the case of Judas. Instead, he exhibited "the sorrow of the world (which) produces death". He commited suicide. From this- and other scriptures about him- I conclude that he was not saved. There is nothing I can find in scripture to give evidence otherwise. You ask a good question, "Did God forgive him"? But, no, God does not give second chances! Heb. 9:27 clearly states, "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment" (NASB) I hope this helps, BradK |
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332 | Jesus time in Hell | 1 Pet 3:18 | BradK | 221515 | ||
Hello lightedsteps, There is simply nothing in scripture to support the notion that Jesus went to Hell. The source of this appears to be the Apostle's Creed, where is says, "he descended into hell...". This is more Old English, probably to refer to 'sheol" the earth or ground. 1. Wrong. Here's what scripture says: 1 Cor 15:3 "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures," 1 Cor 15:4 "and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures," 1 Pet 3:18 "For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;" Jesus did not atone for our sins in hell, he atoned for them on the cross! 2. 1 Peter 3:19 says, " in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison," It says nothing about Him going to Hell. We don't know exactly where He went. This is one of the more difficult passages in the entire NT. As principle, we interpret the unclear passages from those that are clear! 3. Matt. 27:52 and 53, does tell us, after Jesus death, "The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection they entered the holy city and appeared to many." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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333 | Jesus asking for forgiveness | Acts | BradK | 221507 | ||
Hello alyzza, The Bible doesn't teach fatalism- that we're destined and have no choice. With that said, I find no evidence from scripture that Judas was a believer. Probably the best verse to clarify and uphold a 'why' is found in 2 Cor. 7:10- "For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death." (NASB) Judas exhibited a sorrow that lead to (his) death, but showed no repentance. As for salvation, it is found only in Jesus Christ, "This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." (John 17:3) It is not based on us "being on his good list". Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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334 | help with a non believer, to understand | Rom 10:17 | BradK | 221444 | ||
Hello dotandro, Hopefully I'm understanding what you're asking? This is a non-believer who is presenting "alleged Bible difficulties"? Here's a quick thought or two. Rick Ritchie deals with this in the current issue of Modern Reformation. In his article, "What to do When the Bible Doesn't Make Sense", he states" "As with any belief system of any complexity, we believe because the central case is compelling to us, not because we comprehend how everything works. If someone presents you with a Bible difficulty, before you spend even a minute of time wrestling with it, determine how important it really is. 'Would a satisfying answer to this question lead you to adopt the Christian faith?' is a good question to ask. If the answer is no, then move on. You can also guide the person in thinking through which questions should be crucial." I hope this helps, BradK |
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335 | Swearing on God's Name | Eph 1:7 | BradK | 221439 | ||
Hello Rebekah, I would not put my trust in what someone told you as a child, but rather in the Word of God! God's Word says no such thing! In Eph. 1:7 we're told, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace" (NASB) Forgiveness is found In Christ and Him alone! From this verse it's clear that we have: - redemption: through His blood; - the forgiveness of our trespasses: according to the riches of His grace. (Not our sense of them or something we swore on in the past) As Paul instructs us, " Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?" (Rom. 2:4) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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336 | what is song of zion | Ps 137:3 | BradK | 221425 | ||
Hello Minister Queen, Your answer is found in Ps. 137:3, "For there our captors demanded of us songs, And our tormentors mirth, saying, "Sing us one of the songs of Zion." (NASB) Of this, C.H. Spurgeon in his Treasury of David observes, "Saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion." Nothing would serve their turn but a holy hymn, and a tune sacred to the worship of Jehovah. Nothing will content the Babylonian mockers but one of israel's Psalms when in her happiest days she sang unto the Lord whose mercy endureth for ever: this would make rare fun for their persecutors, who would deride their worship and ridicule their faith in Jehovah. In this demand there was an insult to their God as well as a mockery of themselves, and this made it the more intensely cruel. Nothing could have been more malicious, nothing more productive of grief. These wanton persecutors had followed the captives into their retirement, and had remarked upon their sorrowful appearance, and "there" and then they bade the mourners make mirth for them. Could they not let the sufferers alone? Were the exiles to have no rest? The daughter of Babylon seemed determined to fill up her cup of iniquity, by torturing the Lord's people. Those who had been the most active agents of Israel's undoing must needs follow up their ferocities by mockeries." I hope this helps, BradK |
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337 | Is the word anointing being used in the | 2 Cor 1:21 | BradK | 221399 | ||
Hello gibson, Thank you for your question. I'll try and give a short, yet concise response:-) First, note the action of the verse. It is God who: - Establishes us; - Anoints us Second, we are the recipients of this action. All believers are consecrated with the Holy Spirit here, as in 1 John 2:20. It is a one-time act just as the OT priests were anointed with oil- once. I find no 2nd or 3rd annointings in scripture! One either is, or is not! As Christ is the "Anointed" (as His name means), so He has anointed us with the Spirit. As the Bible Knowledge Commentary adds, "A further consequence of the Spirit’s presence is the seal of ownership (cf. Eph. 1:13-14) which also is accomplished at the moment of faith." To "anoint" simply means enduing the believer with gifts of the Holy Spirit. Here is the difference: All believers are annointed with the Holy Spirit. As Paul notes in 1 Cor. 12:4,11 "Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit."... But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills." (NASB) How is the word annointed misused? I think it is often given far more meaning and significance than is scriptural- particularly in WOF cirles! You hear, "he's really anointed", "they're anointed", etc. The fact is ALL believers are anointed! It has almost become a "mystical" power that only the few spiritually superior posses. As it's misused, "anointed" becomes the garment of the "spiritual elite", aka Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, Todd Bentley, et al. Paul warns us in 1 Cor. 4:6, "..that in us you may learn not to exceed what is written, so that no one of you will become arrogant in behalf of one against the other." (NASB) We need to keep the meaning and use within it's scriptural context. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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338 | The anointing in the new testament- chap | 2 Cor 1:21 | BradK | 221376 | ||
Hello gibson, The short answer can be found in 2 Cor. 1:21-22 "Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and anointed us is God, who also sealed us and gave us the Spirit in our hearts as a pledge." (NASB) Every believer is "anointed", by God, when "in Christ". I hope this helps, BradK |
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339 | Will elect have to endure tribulation? | Rom 5:9 | BradK | 221350 | ||
Hello In God..., It would depend on your eschatological position, but I believe the reference to the "elect" in Matt 24 is speaking to Israel, not the Church. Paul instructs us in Rom. 5:9, that "Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him", and in 1 Thess 1:10, "...and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come." (NASB) I hope this helps, BradK |
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340 | Are we to be under a spiritual covering? | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 221346 | ||
Hello meta, I'm wondering if you can't be a little more specific? Do you have a scripture reference? The Apostle Paul tells us, "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me." (Gal. 2:20) As it stands, I find no biblical basis for a "spiritual covering". We are "In Christ" (en Christo) or we are not (2 Cor. 13:5). I hope this helps, BradK |
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