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381 | EARTH QUAKES | Matt 24:7 | BradK | 220183 | ||
Hello wejly, Welcome to the Forum. Matt. 24:7 is 1 of 3 NT Gospel references that speak to the end times and the Tribulation. Matt 24:7 "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes." (NASB) It essentially means exactly what it says! In context, the disciples had inquired of Christ as to what would be the sign of His return and the end of the age (24:3). He expounds on the signs in 24:4ff. However, also note 24:8- "But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs" (NASB) While recent occurences- such as the massive devastation in Haiti- speak that the Lord's return is near, we don't know, nor should we speculate as to exact days:-) I hope this helps, BradK |
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382 | changes in early jerusalem church | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 220150 | ||
Hello lookin..., Welcome to the Forum. Your question seems like a test or homework? Have you read Acts 1-12? If not, I'd start there:-) "Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth." ( 2 Tim. 2:15 Amplified) BradK |
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383 | what is Genesis 1 all about | Gen 1:1 | BradK | 220144 | ||
Hello Herb, Welcome to the Forum. Genesis 1 essentially details the account of creation... "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (NASB) I hope this helps, BradK |
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384 | Why was simon | Matt 27:32 | BradK | 220109 | ||
Hello jily, Matt 27:32 "As they were coming out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they pressed into service to bear His cross." (NASB) Scripture doesn't specifically tell us "why" Simon was asked. However, the word used (Gr. eggareusan) suggests that he was "forced" or "compelled" to do so. Robertson notes,... "So the soldiers treat Simon of Cyrene (a town of Libya) as a Persian courier [aggaros] and impress him into service, probably because Jesus was showing signs of physical weakness in bearing his own Cross as the victims had to do,..." [A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament] I hope this helps, BradK |
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385 | good things come to those who wait | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 220057 | ||
Hello Morales, Welcome to the forum. Actually, the phrase "all good things come to those who wait" is not found in the Bible! Rather, it an American idiom originating in France somewhere back in the 1500's:-) I hope this helps, BradK |
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386 | Bible Based Games | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 220016 | ||
Hello Robin, Welcome to the Forum! I appreciate the info:-) However, as this is a Study Bible Forum, our focus is the study of God's Word! Unfortunately, the pursuit or discussion of games would fall outside the Terms of Use as set forth by our gracious host, The Lockman Foundation! So, this might not be the appropriate place if your sole focus is games:-) Have a blessed an Happy New Year! BradK |
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387 | Rev. 3 v20 and Song of Solomon 5 | Rev 3:20 | BradK | 219984 | ||
Hello preacha07, Welcome to the Forum. In answer to your question, yes. In consulting the Commentary Critical they support the reference of SS 5:2-6 in Rev. 3:20- "20. stand--waiting in wonderful condescension and long-suffering. knock--( Solomon 5:2 ). This is a further manifestation of His loving desire for the sinner's salvation. He who is Himself "the Door," and who bids us "knock" that it may be "opened unto" us, is first Himself to knock at the door of our hearts. If He did not knock first, we should never come to knock at His door. Compare Solomon 5:4-6 , which is plainly alluded to here; the Spirit thus in Revelation sealing the canonicity of that mystical book. The spiritual state of the bride there, between waking and sleeping, slow to open the door to her divine lover, answers to that of the lukewarm Laodicea here. "Love in regard to men emptied (humbled) God; for He does not remain in His place and call to Himself the servant whom He loved, but He comes down Himself to seek him, and He who is all-rich arrives at the lodging of the pauper, and with His own voice intimates His yearning love, and seeks a similar return, and withdraws not when disowned, and is not impatient at insult, and when persecuted still waits at the doors" [NICOLAUS CABASILAS in TRENCH]." I hope this helps, BradK |
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388 | God and Critical thinking | Josh 1:8 | BradK | 219979 | ||
Hello MzLissaS, You asked a great question- and one I myself have struggled and weighed upon in my walk. Time is brief, so here's what I can offer: 1. Critical Thinking. I belive we are called to do so and much is lacking in our culture in this regard! I think Joshua 1:8 would summarize- "This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success." (NASB) We are exhorted throughout scripture to think and meditate. The Christian faith is also reasonable. 2. We can and should affirm what scripture says. Praying scripture back to the Lord is the most Biblical method of prayer I know. Ken Boa has an excellent book titled, "Praying Scripture". 3. With regard to self-talk and goal setting, I've read just about every self-help, positive thinking book available. While I have no problem with some of them, they all need to be weighed in and against the Word of God! This calls for Biblical Discernment- Phil. 1:9-10! Many of the books and/or principles are founded in humanism and need to be discerned (1 Thess. 5:21; Phil. 4:8) I would highly recommend, "Your Mind Matters", by John Stott. This is an excellent book dealing with the core issues of the mind and how it relates to our walk of faith as believers:-) Though brief, I hope this helps, BradK |
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389 | destruction of earth | Gen 8:21 | BradK | 219844 | ||
Hello temple, The entire quote you refer to is from Gen. 8:21-22: "The LORD smelled the soothing aroma; and the LORD said to Himself, "I will never again curse the ground on account of man, for the intent of man's heart is evil from his youth; and I will never again destroy every living thing, as I have done.While the earth remains, Seedtime and harvest, And cold and heat, And summer and winter, And day and night Shall not cease." (NASB) I'm not sure what leads you to ask this? Your question is hypothetical and cannot be answered from scripture! do you doubt the existence of God and His impotence? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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390 | what is The meaning of Vicario? | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 219817 | ||
Hello Rev. Estrada, The term "vicario" is not found in scripture. Possibly it's a Spanish or Latin phrase? Might I ask what leads you to enquire? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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391 | Inherited Sin Nature | John 3:16 | BradK | 219789 | ||
Hello Colton, I see this is an emotionally charged issue. Here's a couple of comments I'll offer: 1. God doesn't "believe" anything - strictly speaking. He decrees "according to the purpose of His will" (Eph. 1:5); 2. You said, "satan wants as many souls as he can get, and I believe abortion is his way of getting a whole lot of them. I welcome any feedback anyone may have on this matter." Again, that may be, but scripture doesn't speak to this, so where it's silent we too ought to be! We need to exersize care to avoid speculation. Abortion and Pro-Choice are a result of the fall. Satan is presently active as he "...prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." (1 Pet. 5:8 NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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392 | Immune to poison if my faith is true? | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 219785 | ||
Hello faithfulwondering, Great question! The most important thing to consider in interpreting this passage (or any other for that matter) is context! Who is being addressed and what is being spoken about. In this context, the disciples are the ones being addressed (16:14). So, the question to ask is this: Is this prescriptve of something to be applied to all believers for all time or is this descriptive (and specific)? To whom does "them" refer? I would offer it's simply descriptive of the powers given them to authenticate that they truly were disciples of the Messiah. If this truly were to apply to us (for all time), then in context, one would have all the miracles described in vs. 17 and 18, not pick and chose as so many do. Not recommended, but you could certainly "test your faith", take a poison and let us know the result:-) Additionally, some of the earliest manuscripts do not include 16:9-20 and end with 16:8! I'd be careful about developing doctrines from questionable or even isolated passages! Ask yourself, 'does this teaching square with the rest of scripture'? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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393 | No Sin / No Repentance / No understandin | John 3:16 | BradK | 219762 | ||
Hello Colton, This is dealt throught the Doctrine of Original sin. Mankind has the imputed sin nature of Adam in him. In other words, we're not sinners because we sin, we sin because we're sinners! As Edwards writes, "By Original Sin, as the phrase has been most commonly used by divines, is meant the innate sinful depravity of the heart." We know from Psalm 51:5- "Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me." (NASB) Further, Rom 5:12 states, "...Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned--" (NASB) As Jonathan Edwards notes in his classic work, "The Great Christian Doctrine of Original Sin Defended"- "One thing more is to be observed here, that the topic mainly insisted on by the opposers of the doctrine of original sin, is the justice of God; both in their objections against the imputation of Adam’s sin, and also against its being so ordered, that men should come into the world with a corrupt and ruined nature, without having merited the displeasure of their Creator by any personal fault." I can only offer that our God is a gracious God, and as such I can trust that He has provision for a fetus or infant who have no ability to understand! I hope this helps, BradK |
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394 | being deprived | Rom 5:3 | BradK | 219692 | ||
Hello david, Welcome to the Forum. Your question is fairly subjective- particluarly since I do not know your circumstances! So, I cannot provide you any specific answers! Might I ask what you mean by being "deprived of everything that comes in mylife"? A couple passages of scripture do come to mind that may provide Godly perspective: 1. Rom. 5:3-5 "And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us." (NASB) 2. James 1:2-5 "Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him." (NASB) At the very least, remember the promise of Phil. 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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395 | welcome home my good and faithful | Matt 25:21 | BradK | 219682 | ||
Hello 561joshua, Possibly you're thinking of Matt. 25:21- "His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master."(NASB) Also see Luke 19:17. I hope this helps, BradK |
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396 | scriptre Be still and know that I am God | Ps 46:10 | BradK | 219674 | ||
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397 | scriptre Be still and know that I am God | Ps 46:10 | BradK | 219672 | ||
Hello izzy, Your reference is Ps. 46:10- "Cease striving (Be still) and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." (NASB) BradK |
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398 | explain Luke 1:26-38. | Luke 1:26 | BradK | 219643 | ||
Hello evyone, Welcome to the Forum. I assume you've read this passage? If so, it's a pretty lengthy portion. Did you have a specific question(s) about a verse, word or phrase? Let me know how I can be of further help, BradK |
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399 | John Mills 30k inconsistancies in the NT | Rom 10:17 | BradK | 219616 | ||
Hello Kevin, Keep in mind, "Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of Christ" (Rom. 10:17) Might I recommend, "DIFFICULTIES IN THE BIBLE: Alleged Errors and Contradictions", By R. A. Torrey Torrey himself wisely notes. "The first thing we have to say about these difficulties in the Bible is that from the very nature of the case difficulties are to be expected. Some people are surprised and staggered because there are difficulties in the Bible. For my part, I would be more surprised and staggered if there were not. What is the Bible? It is a revelation of the mind and will and character and being of an infinitely great, perfectly wise and absolutely holy God. God Himself is the Author of this revelation. But to whom is the revelation made? To men, to finite beings who are imperfect in intellectual development and consequently in knowledge, and who are also imperfect in character and consequently in spiritual discernment. The wisest man measured on the scale of eternity is only a babe, and the holiest man compared with God is only an infant in moral development. There must, then, from the very necessities of the case, be difficulties in such a revelation from such a source made to such persons. When the finite try to understand the infinite, there is bound to be difficulty. When the ignorant contemplate the utterances of one perfect in knowledge, there must be many things hard to be understood, and some things which to their immature and inaccurate minds appear absurd. When beings whose moral judgments as to the hatefulness of sin and as to the awfulness of the penalty that it demands, listen to the demands of an absolutely holy Being, they are bound to be staggered at some of His demands; and when they consider His dealings, they are bound to be staggered at some of His dealings. These dealings will appear too severe, too stern, too harsh. It is plain that there must be difficulties for us in such a revelation as the Bible has proved to be. If someone should hand me a book that was as simple to me as the multiplication table, and say, “This is the Word of God; in it He has revealed His whole will and wisdom,” I should shake my head and say, “I cannot believe it; that is too easy to be a perfect revelation of infinite wisdom.” There must be in any complete revelation of God’s mind and will and character and being, things hard for the beginner to understand; and the wisest and best of us are but beginners. The second thing to be said about these difficulties is that a difficulty in a doctrine, or a grave objection to a doctrine, does not in any way prove the doctrine to be untrue. Many people think that it does. If they come across some difficulty in the way of believing in the divine origin and absolute inerrancy and infallibility of the Bible, they at once conclude that the doctrine is exploded. That is very illogical. They should stop a moment and think, and learn to be reasonable and fair. There is scarcely a doctrine in science generally believed today, that has not had some great difficulty in the way of its acceptance." I hope that this in some way helps, BradK |
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400 | what is inquity? It a generation curse? | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 219602 | ||
Hello issacjmj, Welcome to the Forum. Webster's gives these 2 definitions: 1 : gross injustice : wickedness; 2 : a wicked act or thing : sin [Inc Merriam-Webster, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.] I hope this helps, BradK |
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