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2881 | Vessels to honor or dishonor | 2 Tim 2:20 | EdB | 241390 | ||
If you read the verse it is saying there are gold and silver and also wood and earthenware vessels. Some honor and some dishonor. Read the Amplified. Remember a vessel can not cleanse itself, only it's master can do that. If our Master is Christ then we will be cleansed. |
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2882 | I don't understand what means ( things ) | 2 Tim 2:21 | EdB | 73495 | ||
heigus The answer to your question is found in 2 Tim. 2:16 But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, Basically if we look back to verse 14 Paul is talking about heresy and false teachers. Paul teaches false teaching spreads like a cancer. Which is very true if we look at many churches today and how false teachings gained footholds within them. He is saying it is also a waste of time arguing with false teachers and dangerous since hanging around them their corruption can creep into our lives. We need to cleanse ourselves of them and their teachings and become holy vessel acceptable and usable in God’s sight. EdB |
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2883 | Timothy's age | 2 Tim 2:22 | EdB | 241349 | ||
I know we do not like to speculate here but the most reliable sources tell us Timothy died at Ephesus in 97 AD when he was 80 years old. Timothy was martyred when he tried to stop a pagan ceremony. After he preached the gospel he was beaten, dragged through the city and stoned to death. First Timothy is thought to have been written in the Macedonian stages of Paul's ministry and is commonly dated to be in or around 60-65 AD. If we subtract 63 for 97 we get 34 years. If we then subtract 34 years from Timothy's 80 years we get 46 years. That would make Timothy 46 when Paul wrote First Timothy to him. Second Timothy was written about 4-7 years later so Timothy would be 50 to 53 years of age. Again all dates are approximate but I think there is enough evidence to say Timothy was a mature adult when Paul wrote to him and probably within 17-22 years of Paul's age. Most scholars believe Paul wrote as he did to show he considered Timothy a spiritual son and himself Timothy's spiritual father. Hope this helps. |
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2884 | Timothy died at age 80 in 97 AD? | 2 Tim 2:22 | EdB | 241353 | ||
The easiest answer would be for me to say "tradition." In this case tradition may have come from Eusebius: The History of the Church. However I really like the scholarship of Foxes Book of Martyrs and in that book in the Second chapter near the end of the subtopic Second Persecution, it tells of the Timothy's martyrdom. And that is where I gleaned it. |
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2885 | Trifling, unedifying, stupid controversy | 2 Tim 2:23 | EdB | 96246 | ||
Radioman2 I think we are seeing a sign of the times. Today if you repeat something long enough and with enough conviction people will begin to believe you. Look at Clinton and his "I did not have sex with that woman." Today many people view what took place as something other than sex???? The gays rights agenda is another good example. They through various means have made themselves a voice that carries far more weight than their numbers justify. And lately they have managed to portray anyone that opposes them as a closed minded, hateful, angry, dangerous person. They did this be repeating the lie long enough and often enough that people stopped questioning it and began accepting it. MacArthur cites the reason for this trend to a lack of discernment. I think it also speaks of our society. We no longer react to what is right but instead to what makes the least waves in our life. It becomes easier to accept it and live with it than it does setting the record straight. If you become one that uses discernment and refuse to roll over and accept these winds of change you will be demonized. We see this many times on this forum. People come in with half baked ideas, heresy, outrage and if anyone call it such they are labeled, closed minded, censors, dictators, Pharisees and etc. EdB John MacArthur calls is a lost of discernment, I see it also a sign of sickness in our society. We have learned if we ca |
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2886 | Can't we practice asking good questions? | 2 Tim 2:23 | EdB | 96278 | ||
Aixen7z4 In response to the first paragraph, the reason we see so little happening in church is people are seeking everything but the kingdom of God. They are seeking various things and are being promised various things, but Scripture says, Seek first the Kingdom of God and everything else will be taken care of. We have lost that, today we seek for personal worth, manifestations, self justification, answers to life’s questions, riches, health, wealth, knowledge, wisdom, the list is endless. Many in leadership promise to supply the answers, they start new programs, hone preaching skills, learn psychology, some even develop manipulation skills. Yet the people want for more. The church has got to get back to seeking God. Getting back to the issue of questions. While here is no stupid question provided the question is genuine, people have learned the technique making statement by asking it as a question, then they can always hide behind the old, “I was just asking a question”, alibi. Many people ask questions that are birthed in division. The whole point of the question was not seeking understanding but rather to make a statement or to open division. Also a question asked in certain ways can appear innocent but carry as suggestion with them. For instance the question can be asked, “do you “still” beat your wife?” The implication is that you evidently had at one time beaten you wife. Many ask similar style questions on this forum. They state the question in such a way that human logic draws you to the answer or opinion they want you to arrive at. Most of the time when caught they plead innocence and in some case they are but most have an agenda. For a leader, or anyone willing to step out and bring Godly correction requires the leading of the Holy Spirit but also how others are being lead of the Holy Spirit determines the results. Many times when a leader brings correction someone will get angry and use this, the correction itself, as a point of contention. You have probably seen this happen in churches and we have all seen this on the forum when one, two and sometimes as many as five people try to correct bad teaching the offender will often times try to turn the table making themselves out to be the righteous and the others as the problem. EdB |
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2887 | How do we learn? | 2 Tim 2:23 | EdB | 145766 | ||
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2888 | This is Now, what scripture can I use | 2 Tim 3:1 | EdB | 107193 | ||
mrsrock To me 2 Tim 3:1-9 describes perfectly what we see taking place in our world and society today. We have left our material possession become the definition of who and what we are. Pride and arrogance is rampant, we talk of respect but show very little of it, parents are to be mocked and scorned rather than cherished and obeyed. We have so much yet we are thankful for very little. Worldly living rather than holiness is the standard by which we live. Mother and fathers abandon children, mothers will even kill them for their convenience. Honor and telling the truth is laughed at. We see road rage and running stop lights as the norm not the despicable. Our only allegiance is to money and will buy our loyalty. We love our pleasure more than anything, prove this yourself go pass the churches in your town then the movie theaters, football stadiums, golf courses see which has the biggest crowds. Open denial of the existence of God is the norm, we have removed any mention of him from our public lives. People that mock and debase God are sought after and honored where once they would be shunned and rejected. 2 Tim 3:1-9 is what your looking for. EdB |
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2889 | What is going on in the Body of Christ ? | 2 Tim 3:1 | EdB | 239350 | ||
This is what is going on. A great sifting is occurring to see who is truly of God and who is just playing at being a Christian. 2 Thessalonians 2:3 (NKJV) 3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (NKJV) 1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! |
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2890 | How will their folly "be obvious to all" | 2 Tim 3:9 | EdB | 133758 | ||
Mommapbs Question: Is "their folly" the godlessness that has been described in vv 2-5? Answer: What is described in verses 2-5 is not godlessness but rather the results of godlessness. Without God men become as described in these verses. All these traits manifest negative impacts on ones life. Question: Are believers just as "blind" to the subtle workings of godlessness within our culture as suggested in vv 6-7? Answer: We are commanded to avoid such men therefore we can be assured we have the ability to discern such men. Discernment is a gift of the Spirit and every believer should exercise that gift. However many chose not to, rather sticking their head in the sand. Question: How will their folly "be obvious to all"? Answer: 2 Tim. 3:9 But they will not make further progress; for their folly will be obvious to all, just as Jannes's and Jambres's folly was also. Jannes and Jambres imitated God's miracles worked through Moses until God had enough then God revealed his power by destroying theirs. As we watch men practice the things described in verse 2-5 do we not see the destructive results manifested in their lives? The hurt, the fear, the turmoil, the lack of love, the loneliness, the desperation, the separation? EdB |
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2891 | PLEASE EXPLAIN 2TIMOTHY 3VERSES 15-17 | 2 Tim 3:15 | EdB | 138079 | ||
Paul is talking to timothy and saying you were trained in the scriptures since your childhood. Then Paul then explains what scriptures are. they are the Word of God inspire by the Holy Spirit and were given for benefit for doctrine, standard to live by and encouragement and correction in our lives. If we follow scripture we are able to live righteously. EdB |
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2892 | Authority of the bible in question? | 2 Tim 3:16 | EdB | 94393 | ||
Pastor Glenn I'm not speaking for gbennett and I hope he agrees with me. I think he was talking about things like using scripture to support or deny the use of tongues today. Both sides support their argument on the Bible and both I believe are doing it in honesty. Both sides have great theologians that I respect but obviously both can’t be right and probably both are off just a little. Many feel the Apostles settled much of this very similar to how they settled the Jersualem council debate on Gentiles in Acts 15. A lot of the apostolic verbal traditions were lost from the protestant church when they declared sola scriptura. As I said today we argue an divide over them. I don't think gbennett was giving opportunity to debate homosexuality or anything like that. His point I believe is did the church lose anything in the Reformation or not. I think we did. As I said you can argue you only use sola scriptura today but there are people that oppose you and claim the same thing. If a true analysis could be done we would see both sides used other than Sola Scriptura and didn't even know it. They viewed a word, the verse construction, or understanding under some preconceived notion the other didn't and vice versa. EdB |
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2893 | Post 101345 how/where is it ? | 2 Tim 3:16 | EdB | 108801 | ||
Ken John Just put 101345 into the quick search box to the right. You will find your thread. EdB |
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2894 | StudyBibleForum or MyOpinionForum? | 2 Tim 3:16 | EdB | 113920 | ||
Hank My guess is you somehow just knew I wouldn't remain silent on this issue. :-) Let me add my two cents. I agree with Rowdy that "Biblical truth" is MORE than a verse here and a verse there. We have to consider the "whole" Bible. As you know we have fought many battles with people proof texting their own ideas. The Pharisees where fantastic quoting doctrine based on scripture but they missed the whole thing. In some cases there are various multiple passages that seem to form a doctrine yet when viewed in light of the all scripture that cobbled together doctrine is seen to be false. I have in past learned to be very distrusting of people making points by quoting scripture, I find they are often promoting a false doctrine whose whole basis is formed by yanking a verse here and verse there proof texting their thoughts. I want to hear what people say in light of all scripture judging not that what they say is based on a verse found in the Bible but rather does what they say go with the overall flow of the whole Bible. I can make a case that everyone should marry a harlot. Hosea 1:2 When the Lord began to speak by Hosea, the Lord said to Hosea: "Go, take yourself a wife of harlotry And children of harlotry, For the land has committed great harlotry By departing from the Lord." You would then say but God is speaking to Hosea. to which I would reply Acts 10:34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: And off we would go and I would be solid ground as far as verses but way way off in theology. The real answer to this problem is, since this is a Bible study forum let us study the Bible and not push denominational doctrine, personal doctrine, or opinion. And when we do state opinion let everyone understand it is merely opinion and open to scrutiny of the overall teaching of the Bible. Having studied denominations and church infighting I come to the conclusion most positions do find support in one, two or even numerous verses but when held up to the light of the whole Bible most positions are straying from overall flow of the Bible. EdB |
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2895 | Is page 58 a problem? | 2 Tim 3:16 | EdB | 114487 | ||
Since none of us can judge whether a salvation is authentic or not it is hard to say whether this is right or not. Some say it is a beginning, others say it is all that is needed, some feel as you said is easy believism. Personally I think for salvation to take place a person has to realize his sin, his need for salvation and that Jesus provided that salvation. John 3:16 says whosoever believes, Peter said repent and be saved. I see them both saying the same thing. To me where John says believe in Jesus, that he is saying that Jesus came and died for our sins because we were in need of salvation and I was repentant of my position in sin. To me for salavtion to be meaningful the person must have some understanding what is going on. When I lead someone in the sinners prayer I have already taught them what is going on. Does page 58 work in don't know. It leaves me wanting more but God is the final judge. "If" that is all God laid on Rick Warren's heart to write then I have to believe it is enough. EdB |
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2896 | wondering about this in my life | 2 Tim 3:16 | EdB | 114504 | ||
leonore YES! I think by what you said anyone can see what I consider to essential elements to salvation. Repentance - I didn't like my former way of life. Urgency and Servanthood - I knew the most important thing I could do was find out God's will in my life. Belief - I was grateful for Jesus' sacrifice that made it possible. While you may not have been able to put everything into correct theological terms you obviously understood your need for salvation, and that Jesus was the way. I praise God that for your testimony! EdB |
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2897 | verse about scripture from God | 2 Tim 3:16 | EdB | 114849 | ||
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, EdB |
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2898 | KJV the ONLY authentic Word of God | 2 Tim 3:16 | EdB | 129782 | ||
GB I will answer this but I hope I can do it so everyone doesn't jump all over me. I personally use NKJV, NASB, and ESV and NLT therefore I do agree we can find God in other versions. However let us look at the effects of the many versions. 1. We have a point of contention that separates the church. Much like the tower of Babel separated the people so can this effect people. 2. Bible memorization has suffered, I remember generally how it is worded but often I'm not sure of which translation. 3. Who really profits by a new translation you and me or the publishers. We may find some benefit that this Bible reads easier for us than another, but little else is realized by us. However each version opens a new door of prospective customers to a publisher. 4. The Bible is the only classic work that translated regularly into an updated language. I read Shakespeare 45 years ago in the same language I do today. I wonder how are we able to adjust to Shakespeare and not to the Bible. I listed four negatives that occur from having different translations of the Bible, all seem to divide us, yet we know God is not the God of division and subtraction. Can it be surmised that much of the confusion caused by the various translations work against the unity within the kingdom of God? Who benefits from that? Personally I think we go too far trying to accommodate everyone’s preferences to the point of dividing ourselves. Instead of solving a problem we actually increase problem. I guarantee you if there was only one version of the Bible nobody would be complaining about it, they would accept and learn to use it. Instead we are giving 99 choices and instead of just being happy we have 99 we try to convince everyone our choice is the best. And that leads to strife. Again who benefits? EdB |
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2899 | Matt.4:18 and John 1:42 are contracting | 2 Tim 3:16 | EdB | 233310 | ||
Actually there is not a contradiction. John 1:42 is the account of Jesus’ initial or first meeting with Peter. The Matt 4:18 account is where Jesus calls Peter to follow him. "Matthew 4:18-19 and John 1:42-43 There is no contradiction here at all… …In John 1:35ff, John the Baptist was with his disciples. He tells them that Jesus is the "Lamb of God" (v. 36) and they stay with Jesus a while (v. 37). In John 1:40-42, Andrew goes and gets Simon-Peter and they follow Jesus. Why? Because Andrew had spent time with Jesus and told Simon that Jesus was the Messiah (v. 41). Later, in Matt. 4:18, Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee and He sees Simon-Peter and Andrew as they were fishing. He had not asked them to follow Him until this point in verse 4:19. They do (4:20). There is no contradiction." http://carm.org/bible-difficulties/matthew-mark/where-did-jesus-first-meet-simon-peter-and-andrew There is an excellent book written that discusses many of the apparent discrepancies found in scripture. In every one there is a simple and logical answer. Check out the "When Critics Ask by Norman Geisler and Thomas Howe Victor publishing. You really need to do something with your userid if you want to taken serious on this forum. |
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2900 | is the bible really came from GOD? | 2 Tim 3:16 | EdB | 241193 | ||
2 Timothy 3:16 (NASB) 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; I came across a very wise saying which is fact is essence of faith. "There is nothing I can say or do that will convince you that scripture is given of God. However God has convinced me and God will convince you if you seek Him to answer your question." |
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