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1521 | to remove fear for killing animals | James 4:17 | BradK | 216053 | ||
Hello Rajeeb, 1 John 4:18 tells us, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love." My best advice is to consider the scripture, "Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." (James 4:17 NASB) I hope this helps, BradK |
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1522 | sacrificing animals for drug development | James 4:17 | BradK | 216094 | ||
Hello Rajeeb, Unfortunately, I cannot give you any more clarity toward an answer since scripture gives no specific direction on this matter! I would encourage you to pray fervently and seek the Word on your own. May the Lord guide and direct you. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1523 | Is looking at porn a sin if ur single? | James 4:17 | BradK | 220883 | ||
Hello bobtanner..., I would recommend first asking yourself, "would God be pleased with me looking at porn?". The Apostle John warns us in 1 John 2:16, " For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world." Here are a couple additional scriptures to consider: James 4:17 "Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." (NASB) Phil 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1524 | Can a Christian go to Night Clubs | James 4:17 | BradK | 222668 | ||
Hello DwigLn, Welcome to the Forum! In answer to your question, "Can a Christian go to Night Clubs": Yes, they can. However, the better question to ask is: Should a Christian go to Night Clubs? I think the answer is self-evident to a Believer. Much could be pulled from Scripture to answer against this, but the overall guiding principle is found in James 4:17, "Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." (NASB) Here's a few more questions to consider: Would you honor the Lord Jesus Christ by this activity? Why would a Christian WANT to go to "Night Clubs" and WHAT purpose would there be for doing so? John warns us to not love the world in 1 John 2:16-16, "Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world." (NASB) Hopefully this will help in answering your question:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1525 | Is it bad to be freaky with your bf? | James 4:17 | BradK | 231699 | ||
Hi ryo123, Welcome to the Forum. I've never heard what is commonly referred to as petting called "freaky"? At any rate, James 4:17 instructs us, "Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." (NASB) Further, Rom. 14:23 tells us, "...and whatever is not from faith is sin." So, my answer would be, yes it is sin. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1526 | a mother's prayer availeth much | James 5:16 | BradK | 181334 | ||
Hello idbailey, I believe James 5:16 would include both genders. The imperative at the beginning of the verse is directed to "one another": "...The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much..." Also consider the verses immediately following (17, 18) as giving an example of effective prayer. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1527 | Where was 1 peter written from? | 1 Pet 1:1 | BradK | 196383 | ||
Hello Sandris, From 5:13 we see- "She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark" (NASB) So, the epistle was written from Babylon, but scholars are divided as to whether this refers literally to Babylon in Mesopotamia or symbolically to Rome. Tradition generally holds that Peter spent his last years in Rome. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1528 | 1 peter after dispersion?? help!:) | 1 Pet 1:1 | BradK | 196385 | ||
Hello Sandris, The epistle was addressed to Christians througout Asia Minor and evidence seems to indicate this could include both Hebrew Christians as well as Gentiles- "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen" (NASB). The time of 1 Peter (mid 60's AD)would roughly coincide with the dating of Acts (62-64 AD). I hope this is helpful, BradK |
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1529 | Can you prove eternal security? | 1 Pet 1:23 | BradK | 141282 | ||
Voice of Thunder, Here's my entry on this question. I oft meditate on Hebrews 7:25, "Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them." Charles Spurgeon in his sermon titled "Salvation to the Uttermost" said this, in part "WHAT IS THE MEASURE OF THE: SAVIOR’S ABILITY? This is a question as important as if it were for life or death — a question as to the ability of Jesus Christ. How far can salvation go? What are its limits and its boundaries? Christ is a Savior, how far is he able to save? He is a Physician: to what extent will his skill reach to heal diseases? What a noble answer the text gives! “He is able to save to the uttermost.” Now, I will certainly affirm, and no one can deny it, that no one here knows how far the uttermost is. David said, if he took the wings of the morning, to fly to the uttermost parts of the sea, even there should God reach him. But who knoweth where the uttermost is? Borrow the angel’s wing’s and fly far, far beyond the most remote star: go where wing has never flapped before, and where the undisturbed ether is as serene and quiet as the breast of Deity itself: you will not come to the uttermost. Go on still; mounted on a morning ray, fly on still, beyond the bounds of creation, where space itself fails, and where chaos takes up its reign: you will not come to the uttermost. It is too far for mortal intellect to conceive of; it is beyond the range of reason or of thought. Now, our text tells us that Christ is “able to save to the uttermost." It seems if we place our faith in Him and take Him at his Word, our salvation is "complete in Him". Speaking the Truth in Him, BradK |
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1530 | is this gentiles? | 1 Pet 2:9 | BradK | 224997 | ||
Hello catarm63, Keep in mind that back in verse 6 Peter is quoting Isaiah 28:16. I believe vs. 9- "you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation" -is specifically referring to Israel. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1531 | IF I MAKE ONE STEP GOD WILL MAKE 2 | 1 Pet 2:21 | BradK | 222175 | ||
Hello mable, Jesus had 12 disciples. It would be assumed that John died of "natural causes" as he was exiled to Patmos, and not killed like the others. The statement "IF YOU MAKE ONE STEP GOD WILL MAKE 2" is not found in the Bible! However, here's one NT verse that may fit,1 Pet. 2:21, "For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps," (NASB) I hope this helps, BradK |
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1532 | Wolves or Sheep? | 1 Pet 3:15 | BradK | 163147 | ||
Hi Jayee, Here is what CARM.org says in the way of Oneness Pentacostalism: What is Oneness Pentecostal theology? Oneness Pentecostal theology affirms that there exists only one God in all the universe. It affirms the deity of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. However, Oneness theology denies the Trinity. The Trinity is the doctrine that there is one God who manifests Himself as three distinct, simultaneous persons. The Trinity does not assert that there are three gods, but only one. This is important because many groups who oppose orthodoxy, will accuse Trinitarians of believing in three gods. But this is not so. The doctrine of the Trinity is that there is one God in three persons. Oneness theology denies the Trinity and teaches that God is a single person who was "manifested as Father in creation and as the Father of the Son, in the Son for our redemption, and as the Holy Spirit in our regeneration."1 Another way of looking at it is that God revealed himself as Father in the Old Testament, as the Son in Jesus during Christ’s ministry on earth, and now as the Holy Spirit after Christ’s ascension. In addition, oneness theology also maintains that baptism is a necessary part of salvation; that is, in order to be saved, one must be baptized, by immersion. If you are not baptized you cannot be saved. However, not only must baptism be by immersion, it must also be administered with the formula "In Jesus’ name" rather than the formula "In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit" which is mentioned in Matt. 28:19. Finally, this baptism must be administered by a duly ordained minister of a church that maintains oneness theology: United Pentecostal, United Apostolic, etc. Oneness churches also teach that speaking in tongues is a necessary manifestation of the Holy Spirit. Since a person cannot be saved without the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:9), it follows that only those who have spoken in tongues are really saved. There is, therefore, an emphasis that Oneness church members speak in tongues to "demonstrate" that they are saved and have the truth. Oneness groups are decidedly Arminian in the doctrine of salvation. They deny predestination and maintain that it is completely up to the individual to decide whether or not he wants to be saved. They also teach that it is possible to lose one's salvation. There is within the Oneness movement an attempt to represent themselves in a modest and holy manner. This is to be commended. However, sometimes it tends to become legalistic in that women are required to abstain from wearing makeup and pants. They also must have their heads covered. Likewise, men should be well dressed, preferably in ties (this has been my experience with them). Such practices are not wrong in themselves, and are good examples of propriety. However, when they become requirements for acceptance in a church, it is legalistic. Legalism leads to bondage and the requirements of keeping the law to maintain salvation. It then becomes a means by which a person's spirituality is judged. Oneness churches strongly imply that if you go to movies, or have a TV, or wear makeup, etc., then you are not "really" a Christian. I am not saying that the Oneness Theology necessarily leads to legalism, but it seems to be quite evident that it has taken over much of Oneness practice. ________________ 1. http://www.upci.org/about/index.asp While Oneness theology may not be entirely "cultic", the fact that it denies the trinity certainly places it outside orthodoxy. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1533 | How do we respond to Sam Harris? | 1 Pet 3:15 | BradK | 177096 | ||
Hi Parable, Without trying to be condescending, I would first ask, "Why do we need to respond to Sam Harris?", "What credentials does he posses?", and "Why should we listen to him?". Scripture is replete with examples of faith! (i.e. Rom. 4) I would refer to and study Hebrews 11! Eccl. 1:9 states an eternal truth: "There is nothing new under the sun" Similarly, Mr. Harris' argument is not new either! Satan is the father of lies (John 8:44). Man is always looking for ways around having to submit to a Holy, Sovereign God! The problem lies not with the validity of the Bible or Christs' claims, or even our faith. It lies with the heart of man. Jeremiah 17:9 summs it up well: "The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it?" There is a God, and Mr. Harris will have his day of reckoning- whether he believes it or not. 1 Cor. 1:21, "For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1534 | 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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1535 | Christ waslking through hell | 1 Pet 3:19 | BradK | 160696 | ||
Hi ItsMe, You may be referring to 1 Peter 3:19: "in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison," There are many views on this verse and what it means, but no consensus. Here are 3 of the more popular: 1. Christ preached through Noah to the people of his day. ( this view was held by Augustine and Gill); 2. Between the time of our Lord's death and His resurrection, He descended into the abode of the dead and preached to those who had formerly lived in Noah's day but were now dead and in prison, spiritually. (Matt. 27:52-53, Eph. 4:9 seem to support this); 3. Between Christ's death and resurrection, Christ descended into hell and proclaimed His victory to the demonic spirits, who cohabitated with women in Noah's day ( Gen. 6:1-8, Jude 6) I have to like (and agree with) Martin Luther's candor, when he said of ths passage: "I don't know what Peter means here." We do know that Peter's audience would have known and understood what he meant. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1536 | Jesus speaks the gospel in hell, what b? | 1 Pet 3:19 | BradK | 188426 | ||
Hello serene, The reference you appear to be looking for is in 1 Peter 3:18-19: "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; in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison,..." There is no direct scriptural suppport for the notion that Jesus actually went to hell. This passage is one of the more difficult in the entire NT. There are many acceptable and varied views on where He went and who the "spirits in prison" are. We should always take the approach of asking "what to do with difficult passages" in dealing with a text such as this. Luther held this view: "I don't know what Peter means here". We can at least respect his honesty. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1537 | 2 Petet 3-19 Jesus preached in Shoel? | 1 Pet 3:19 | BradK | 213843 | ||
Hello 561..., I believe the reference you're looking for is 1 Peter 3:19. The entire immediate context reads: 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; in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water." (NASB) I'm not sure what your question is? It doesn't actually say He preached in sheol. As a note, this passage is one of the more debatable in the NT as far as it's precise meaning! I hope this helps, BradK |
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1538 | 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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1539 | What transpired when Jesus went to hell | 1 Pet 3:19 | BradK | 231727 | ||
Hello jancu, 1 Pet 3:19 says, "in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison" (NASB) It's exact meaning is unclear (IMO), it arguably being one of the most difficult verses in the NT. The Nicene Creed not withstanding, there is nothing from scripture that says- or otherwise implies that Jesus went to hell (to atone for our sins). 1 John 2:2 tells us, "and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1540 | Satan never saw Hell? | 1 Pet 5:8 | BradK | 186076 | ||
Hi Ginger, Yes, that is essentially true. Satan is not literally in hell- it is not his current place of abode. Peter writes in 1 Pet. 5:8 that, "Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around (Gr.-present tense) like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour."(NASB) Also see, Job 1:7 and 2:2. According to Rev. 20:10, satan will be cast (thrown) into the lake of fire and "tormented day and night forever and ever." This will take place prior to the Great White Throne Judgment. I hope this helps, BradK |
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