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421 | What to do about temptation? | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 70943 | ||
Dear Confusion, welcome to the forum, and I have found that the more that one know about God’s Word, the Bible, the more ammunition they will have to fight off the temptation. Oh yes and I deliberately spelled your name wrong. Seeing that most on this forum are followers of Christ and not Confucius, How did you arrive at a handle like that, to each his own, but I am curious? 1 Cor. 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Ephes. 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Here is a tough one for you, have you come to the point yet in your spiritual experience where you can say for sure that you have eternal life with God? I always like to start off with something like this with new people that I meet. I guess it's like testing the waters to see if there is anything that I have missed out on. CDBJ |
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422 | kyros moment | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 71106 | ||
Greetings, and welcome to the forum. You had the right pronunciation but the word in the Koine Greek is spelled KAIROS. It sounds like kahee-ros'; of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. set or proper time - always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while; an example of it’s use is in Matthew. Matthew 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this TIME, no, nor ever shall be. It is used as, always, opportunity, seasons, time, and while. |
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423 | What program are you referring to? | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 71250 | ||
This is the address an info I think you were asking about. https://estore.wordsearchbible.com/main.htm WORDsearch 5 Discipleship Library with Greek and Hebrew · Access trusted commentaries on Bible Passages · Compare multiple translation at once. · Cross reference any verse or passage. · Hear over 12,000 Greek and Hebrew words pronounced · Perform original word studies |
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424 | Which Church is the right one? | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 71351 | ||
People will tell you just about anything and even some on this forum will try to exalt their particular denomination. The truth is what does the Bible teach; Jesus Christ is building the true church. 1 Cor. 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. Be very cautious of those that lift up a denomination instead of the person of Jesus Himself there can no good come of it. It’s not lifting up Jesus Christ plus anything, it’s him only! The true church of Christ isn’t an organization but an organism. Jesus when talking to a person who was trying to pin worship down to a place covered the point of worship. John 4:20-24 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. [21] Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. [22] Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. [23] But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. [24] God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Acts 7:48 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. There is no particular denomination that is 100 percent right, they all have their flaws. Pick out one that teaches Bible doctrine and emphasis God’s written Word not a lot of ritual because all the ritual in the world wont sustain you in times of trouble! Luke 4:4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. When someone tells you something make sure that is stacks up with Scripture and that it isn’t someone’s impression of theology. Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17] That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. |
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425 | How many Pastor's are preaching to he lo | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 71522 | ||
Well I can’t say for sure but somebody must be doing something right because the Lord sure is blessing the work beyond measure and we have missionaries that we support all over the world. And as I stated before it is all being done but just communicating the Word without the Madison Avenue techniques and gimmicks which it what we were talking about in the first place. The way I see it the pastors are suppose to feed the flock and teach them how to reach the lost. Those within the congregation are the ones who are to go out with the message of the Gospel to the unsaved and then once they believe the message introduce them to the church where they can grow and be taught to do the same. 2 Tim. 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. People get it all mixed up thinking that the job of a pastor is to reach the lost; that is a very secondary position at best. It is our job as the recipients of the pastor’s good sound teaching, with his ability to dig into the deeper thing of God’s, to go out and reach people in our everyday life and community. Everybody wants to push this off on the pastors but his main responsibility is to study and teach; study and teach those that we bring to him. We are not all called to be pastors but we are called to be witnesses for Christ and if we do our job properly then the pastors can get back to doing their job and things will get back to it’s proper perspective. The only reason that pastors are doing it now is because the average believer is dropping or shirking his responsibility to reach the lost. I wonder if the figures were looked at, and not counting the pastors, how many average believers have lead someone to Christ since they have been a Christian? I am getting back on my soapbox, CDBJ |
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426 | Sure of a solid foundation in Christ? | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 71727 | ||
Whenever we have problems such as you say your friends are having we have to get back to basics. 1 Cor. 3:10-11 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. [11] For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Whenever we doubt, there is one thing that we can fall back on that has been proven even in courts of law through the process of evidence. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead has been proven and the Bible confirms this with a comforting verse. Romans 4:25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. Jesus is the only human being in the history of the world that has been resurrected from the dead. There have been those that have been resuscitated but they later died again and their bodies decomposed; Jesus is still alive and will never die again and his body will never faced corruption. Acts 2:27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Acts 2:31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. Jesus body will always show the marks of having been on Earth and what he did for us. Zech. 13:6 And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends. Talk with your friends about the resurrection and what it means. CDBJ |
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427 | Where is the word 'rapture' mentioned ? | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 73777 | ||
Hello, and welcome to the forum. The word rapture may not be in your Bible because you don’t have a Latin translation. You probably will notice that the word trinity isn’t in there either but the concept is nonetheless. CDBJ | ||||||
428 | Which is more important:Knowledge/action | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 74514 | ||
We are commanded to grow in grace and in knowledge. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. As we live our daily lives and the experience that we go through we are to apply Bible doctrine to those experiences. If we don’t know the doctrine and haven’t stored it in our frame of reference it is impossible to use it. Jesus expects us to live by it the same as he did. Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. As far as the love goes you are making it sound like it is antithetical. Your post, “knowledge of God's word or love for others?” The knowledge of God’s Word alone with the controlling of the Holy Spirit, i.e. Not under the dictates of the old sin nature, will produce love for others which is evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in our everyday lives and circumstances. 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 Tim. 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. This might not be the answer you were looking for but it is the way I see it. CDBJ |
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429 | how do we work toward the vision | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 74517 | ||
This is an easy one with out a doubt the answer is Jesus. Romans 8:28-30 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. [29] For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. [30] Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. Hebrews 12:1-2 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, [2] Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Welcome to the forum, CDBJ |
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430 | Do Christians believe in fate? | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 82129 | ||
As Christians “we” believe in Jesus Christ as God’s Son who died on the cross for our sin and was raised from the dead an ascended into heaven and is now seated at the right hand of God the father. We also believe everything that God tells us in His Word the Bible. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. If you would like to insert fate, as it were, into this verse I would presume that some might call it fate, so be it. All things aren’t good but God causes those things to work together for His ultimate good. The word good comes to us from the word in the Koine Greek, AGATHOS, which actually means good of intrinsic value. Like gold, no matter what shape it is in it has an intrinsic value of X amount of dollars per ounce. Even though the shape might be bad the value is still good; fit fate into this if you like because God is still controlling history even if people don’t like it and can’t see it. I don’t know what all the future holds but I know who holds the future! 2 Cor. 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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431 | Can someone explain sanctifacation | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 86277 | ||
Greetings, The word sanctified comes to us in the Old testament from the Hebrew word QADASH and Strong’s defines it as a primitive root; to be (causat. make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonial or moral) appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy (er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify (ied one, self), wholly. In the New Testament the Koine Greek word is from the word HAGIAZO ; from Greek 40 (hagios); to make holy, i.e. (ceremony) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate , hallow, be holy, sanctify. It is the same root word from which the word saint is derived. I.E. The special individuals who are the set apart ones through faith in Jesus Christ the Son of God. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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432 | In Controlling Pastor : casting fear | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 107086 | ||
Greetings, The answer to your question is found in the books of Timothy. If I were you I would pour over these two books, with much prayer and if you see that there is a conflict between what is required in God’s Word and what the pastor is doing, then go to the elders of the church and see if they see it the same as you do. If they do then they should approach the pastor, straight forward with the problems, and It might come down to a vote of the congregation. If this doesn’t work just change churches but what ever you do DON’T run down the pastor!! The Lord is able to deal with him and on his terms don’t get between the Lord and His discipline you will only absorb some of it yourself. Above all things pray for guidance and direction and stay in the Scriptures. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. I hope this helps, CDBJ |
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433 | How do we tithe properly? | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 109698 | ||
Tithing was an Old Testament function and it was for the Jews. Tithing isn’t mentioned in the New Testament. 2 Cor. 9:7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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434 | When jesus comes do lost people stay. | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 110033 | ||
Greetings tkosborne, and welcome to the forum. Your question stated, “my question is about the end of the world(rapture)” It sounds like your question is derived from Matt. 24:3 from the KJV Matthew 24:3 KJV And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? The translation, in the English,the word world as in the KJV, which is my favorite, is at best a little misleading. The word “world” comes to us from the Koine Greek word AION pronounced ahee-ohn, and is better described as age or period. Matthew 24:3 NIV As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" The header to your question, 1 When Jesus comes do lost people stay. The lost will be in the same predicament that they were in right after Noah entered into the ark and the door was shut. The result will be the same as for those that remained in Sodom right after Lot left! The Lord will pour out His wrath and righteous indignation on those that are left that have given believers such a hard time and have not believed the gospel message, but it won’t be with the cooling effect of water this time! 2 Thes. 1:7-10 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 8In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; 10When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day. I think that pretty well says what will happen to those left behind and when it will happen. I personally think that Scripture infers that those left behind will be to busy trying to eliminate being fried then spending their last few moments worry about where all the believers went just a few minutes before! Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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435 | Worshiptainment | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 110102 | ||
I think that a lot of churches should get away from the dog and pony show stuff and stick to the script. 2 Tim. 4:2 KJV Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 2 Tim. 4:2 Be ready to spread the word whether or not the time is right. Point out errors, warn people, and encourage them. Be very patient when you teach. If you teach it they will come. Believers need to be taught Bible doctrine on a consistent basis, and not just the doctrine of Soteriology. It’s a shame that all believers that are five years or older, in the Lord don’t have a clue about what the following mean! Theology, Angelology, Anthropology, Bibliology, Dispensational Theology, Christology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology, Hamartiology, Pneumatology, Satanology/Demonology, Theology. Generally speaking Heb. 1:3-6 isn’t even being taught! Hebrews 6:1-3 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3And this will we do, if God permit. I think that the church is the place where the believers should be built up so that they can actually reach the lost; then when the lost are saved they can be directed to a church for the deeper study of God’s Word. Ephes. 4:11-12 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: It’s not the job of the pastor to reach the lost, it the job of the saints. It’s the job of the pastor to train the saints and build them up and as a result there will be a chain reaction and the church will grow. I need a pastor that can dig from God’s word and reveal things from the Bible that I can’t find on my own! Not very popular is it? CDBJ |
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436 | name Jehovah | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 110805 | ||
Hello kstewa, It was probably edited out for the same reason that we don’t find the following any more: Yeshua HaMashiach and Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad. It’s the thought that counts and languages change. By the same token why do we use the word God now instead of 'elohiym? God the Father knows who we are referring to no mater what language we speak and the fact still holds true in any language. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Ephes. 4:21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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437 | Revelation 20 and 21 | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 111801 | ||
That is about the same as some would say about the gospel. People wonder if there is more then one gospel. The Bible mentions the gospel, the gospel of the kingdom, the gospel of Christ, and the everlasting gospel; they are all one and the same. Galatians 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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438 | What happen to people who died before | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 112362 | ||
Hello Bslater and welcome to the forum, The Old Testament way of salvation is just the same as the New Testament. They believed in God’s Messiah and were looking forward to His coming when He would pay their price for sin. We believe in God’s Messiah and are looking back to when he came and paid the price for our sin. It’s only a matter of which way you are looking but it still all point to God’s Christ, Jesus. This is speaking of Abraham of the Old Testament who was a long time dead physically when this was spoken. John 8:52-56 At this the Jews exclaimed, "Now we know that you are demon-possessed! Abraham died and so did the prophets, yet you say that if anyone keeps your word, he will never taste death. 53Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you are?" 54Jesus replied, "If I glorify myself, my glory means nothing. My Father, whom you claim as your God, is the one who glorifies me. 55Though you do not know him, I know him. If I said I did not, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and keep his word. 56Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad." Have a great day, CDBJ |
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439 | I need help in regaining my faith in God | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 113782 | ||
Hi Uncle Dave, I would suggest that you start on your knees along someplace and tell the Father exactly what you want and where you have been. He is faithful but the problem is, we aren’t. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Then I would start reading the New Testament very slowly asking God to show you what He has said. Make Reading your Bible your #1 priority even if it’s only a half hour a day and pray constantly for guidance. Have a new experience with the Lord, CDBJ |
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440 | where in the bible is woman/ makeup foun | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 113792 | ||
Greetings and welcome to the forum, It sounds like your cousin could be hung up on the big five, don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t dance, don’t go to movies, and don’t go to the beaches where the girls hang out. I am not say that any of these are right or wrong I am just saying that many believers get these hang-ups and as a result they appear to be so heavenly holy that they are no earthly good. Their Christian walk could be nothing more then a series of don’t. They want their women to walk around looking like a zombie, down in the mouth and thus showing their humility, which they are very proud of. They try to emulate the saddest thing that has ever walked the face of earth. I guess that’s so everyone will want the joy that they have in the Lord? There has to be something drastically wrong with this way of thinking. I live in Amish country in Ohio and I see it all the time. It doesn’t sound anything like Paul conveyed. 1 Cor. 9:19-23 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. 20And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; 21To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. 22To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 23And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. The verses that you are looking for are as follows. 1 Tim. 2:8-12 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. 9In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 10But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 11Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence Please don’t pull this out of context, CDBJ |
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