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61 | doubts | Mark 9:24 | GeorJoy | 94878 | ||
I always had doubts concerning my salvation until I read Romans 7:15 for the dozenth time over a period of 30 years. Rom 7:15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. Doubts represent a lack of faith. Knowing the word will strengthen your faith. Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Personally, I was so confused by "hearing" what others had to say about the word that I could have been lost, if I hadn't gotten in to the word for myself. We all have doubts (weak points in faith) Read my profile. God Bless George |
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62 | Did Jesus teach hate? | Luke 14:26 | GeorJoy | 101197 | ||
It is all in the translation. Dear soul, if you are really seaking for truth, then keep this great truth in mind. Though diverse passages in scripture may at times seem a contridiction to our unlearned mind, the Holy Bible IS THE WORD OF GOD. It does not contradict itself. THOUGH MANY WILL DISSAGREE, THERE ARE NO ERRORS THEREIN! THE ONLY ERRORS WHERE THE (KJV)BIBLE IS CONCERNED, RESIDE BETWEEN THE EARS OF THOSE WHO DISAGREE. The way we understand a particular passage may make it seem it does err, but it does not. In the passage you quote the word "hate" simply means "to love less." The bible also says to honor thy father and mother, yet there is a passage that states "And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven." I would lovingly suggest that if you are sincere where your screen name is concerned, and that if you never, ever do anything else in your entire life that is worthwile, you do this one thing... (see 2Ti 2:15.) For if you follow this simple instruction, I promice that you will one day be richer than you can now imagine. There are those who seek, but never find. There are those who seek, and due to a lack of knowledge are led to the slaughter. Jesus said, "I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me." Mat 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: What more can be said? In Christ George |
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63 | I'm skeptical | Luke 14:26 | GeorJoy | 101365 | ||
Perhaps dear soul, you should consider changing your name. For from the tone of your note, you’re not seeking anything. You are stating! If you are serious, you should consider a "bible teaching" church. "Seek, and ye shall find. State, and you may reveal your ignorance." Ignorance may cause one to wind up in Hades, but in and of itself, ignorance is not a sin, and will not “send” anyone to Hell. Refusal of knowledge; now that’s a different story all together. All are ignorant in many ways. Is it a sin for one to refuse knowledge? No. Is it smart? You have correctly labeled some Christians, for as yourself, where the Word is concerned, many Christians are utterly ignorant with the exception of a few verses they have picked up here and there or, perhaps a passage or two they have half heartedly read or heard someone ignorantly quote. Are those people "ultimately" responsible for the condition of your immortal soul or anyone’s, other than their own? Is it possible that you may have read the verse I suggested? If so, what did it say? I believe it said something about the word “study.” How much of the Word have you “studied?” You may struggle with what “(YOU CALL,) the fact that the Bible cannot be taken at face-value (it doesn't mean what it says).” But, DEAR SOUL, I have got news for you, and anyone else who displays their ignorance by making such a statement; THE Word SAYS WHAT THE LORD MEANS AND MEANS EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS. Our ignorance of that fact and inability to interpret and apply Gods Word in its (entirety,) is not going to be an excuse when we stand before the judgment seat. Hos 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, Dear soul, do you have any idea where the bible originated, what language or languages it was written in. Do you know anything concerning the interpretation of those languages? It would be a trivial task for even a young child who has regularly attended Sunday school to thoroughly explain the topics you have pointed out. I pray that you are not as you have portrayed in your note, for if you are, you would not listen. Yet there is still hope… For “all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God, and He is not will in that anyone should parish." You; not I nor anyone else, are ultimately responsible for the eternal condition or your immortal soul. seeking4truth, my words may not be easy to swallow. They may stir your anger and wrath. But as medicine and treatment for the mortal body is often painful, so is truth. I’m not investing my time to tell you what you want to hear, or what you may agree with. Through my blessings, I am attempting to bring to light what you say you are seeking. It is now up to you. My prayer for you seeking4truth is that when truth is in front of you, you will recognize it. May His Grace allow your eyes to see, and heart to hear, and may He open your heart to take these strong words in the mending context they are intended. Exhorting In Christ George |
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64 | George, do you believe? | Luke 14:26 | GeorJoy | 101387 | ||
Tell me friend where the Word says "ALL believers" shall do these things? I have faith. I have yet to cast a mountain into the sea though. But I am not going to let this send my soul to hell! There are many things that scripture speaks of that I personally do not understand. Do you, my friend “have” to understand the Word of God before you can accept it? If so, I should think that you are a very smart person, for I can’t say that I fully understand how the internet works or how voice or pictures are transmitted through wires and the air. I am fairly proficient when it comes to computers, but when it comes to the mechanics thereof, I am ignorant. I am very proficient when it comes to refrigeration. Are you? Do you know how your refrigerator produces cold to maintain your foods and beverages? For that matter, can you tell me how it is that cold keeps food from spoiling or how it is that this computer does what it does? My point is that if understanding came before acceptance, the human race would accept very little…. Then where would the internet be? Where would society itself be? What is the difference? When it comes to the eternal existence of our immortal souls, why are we so stubborn? So foolish? So down right HARD HEADED and utterly STUPID! I don’t claim to know all the answers when it comes to the LIVING Word! What I do know is that it is THE LIVING Word of God! There is no doubt in my mind that it is true! This, my dear friend is called “faith.” Through faith, I have received many answers to questions that I have not even formulated in my mind. Through lifes experiences and some limited biblical study, I have received answers to questions that I asked a lifetime ago. There are many scriptures that I do not understand, but I will tell you this; my Lord has never let me down when it comes to providing an answer to those questions that were the deepest in my heart and soul. Those answers were not always as speedily received as I would have liked them to be, but they always came. You seem to be expecting perfection. For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 1Co 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; When it comes to eternity, one day many will look back and marvel that they were so down right stupid, BUT it is not too late… Give up your stubbornness and read and heed the first verse I recommended. Meanwhile dear soul, look up Websters definition of the word “reprobate” and pray for all who are given over to it. Exhorting in Christ George |
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65 | George, do you believe? | Luke 14:26 | GeorJoy | 101388 | ||
Tell me friend where the Word says "ALL believers" shall do these things? I have faith. I have yet to cast a mountain into the sea though. But I am not going to let this send my soul to hell! There are many things that scripture speaks of that I personally do not understand. Do you, my friend “have” to understand the Word of God before you can accept it? If so, I should think that you are a very smart person, for I can’t say that I fully understand how the internet works or how voice or pictures are transmitted through wires and the air. I am fairly proficient when it comes to computers. I can even tear them apart and put them back together in functional condition, but when it comes to the electronic functions thereof, I am ignorant. I am very proficient when it comes to refrigeration. Are you? Do you know how your refrigerator produces cold to maintain your foods and beverages? For that matter, can you tell me how it is that cold keeps food from spoiling or how it is that this computer does what it does? My point is that if understanding came before acceptance, the human race would accept very little…. Then where would the internet be? Where would society itself be? What is the difference? When it comes to the eternal existence of our immortal souls, why are we so stubborn? So foolish? So down right HARD HEADED and utterly STUPID! I don’t claim to know all the answers when it comes to the LIVING Word! What I do know is that it is THE LIVING Word of God! There is no doubt in my mind that it is true! This, my dear friend is called “faith.” Through faith, I have received many answers to questions that I have not even formulated in my mind. Through lifes experiences and some limited biblical study, I have received answers to questions that I asked a lifetime ago. There are many scriptures that I do not understand, but I will tell you this; my Lord has never let me down when it comes to providing an answer to those questions that were the deepest in my heart and soul. Those answers were not always as speedily received as I would have liked them to be, but they always came. You seem to be expecting perfection. For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 1Co 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; When it comes to eternity, one day many will look back and marvel that they were so down right stupid, BUT it is not too late… Give up your stubbornness and read and heed the first verse I recommended. Meanwhile dear soul, look up Websters definition of the word “reprobate” and pray for all who are given over to it. Exhorting in Christ George |
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66 | Hebrew idioms? | Luke 14:26 | GeorJoy | 101444 | ||
Lord Forgive him! For his words have finally labeled him... Till having read this post, I was not aware of the full extent of truth contained in my previous post to you, dear sole. I reference the note in which I used the word "REPROBATE." Per Mr Webster 1 : to condemn strongly as unworthy, unacceptable, or evil *reprobating the laxity of the age* 2 : to foreordain to damnation 3 : to refuse to accept : REJECT synonyms see CRITICIZE –reprobative \*re-pr*-*b*-tiv\ adjective –reprobatory \-b*-*t*r-*, -*t*r-\ adjective After having read this admission from this individual who desecrate the words "seeking4truth;" any who would now say that I have "crossed the line" should consider where their line lies. For what I have said and quoted to this person, I make no appologies. For the post which contains the words to which I apply this note, does not "seek4truth." It admittedly seeks to twist and distort truth. To those who would feed his flames, I would say; open your eyes. and consider closing your mouth. I will follow my own advise . I ask that all who read would join me in prayer for this poor soul. No profound amount of truth dirrected at such an individual will do anything other than confuse and confound the dirrector. Words dirrected in prayer will accomplish what we can not. It is apparent that what this person calls humility is pure arrogence in a poor disguise! No doubt this will fool many. Exortating in its fullest and in Christ. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. George |
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67 | how do I know if God is speaking to me | John | GeorJoy | 95000 | ||
I once called it a "gut feeling." Whenever I went against that feeling, I was inevitably wrong. Since learning how to walk in the Spirit, I no longer call it a "gut feeling," for I now reconize that "gut feeling" for what it really is. George |
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68 | What Sin? | John | GeorJoy | 102376 | ||
NO Sin causes a person to loose his salvation! It is the lack of repentance and continuance therein. It is called "backsliding" and is refered to in the book you quote from. Did you happen to overlook it? Pro 14:14. You may wish to ponder this chapter, dear soul. It is so easy to read the thoughts of the simple minded where scripture is quoted. Perhaps they never learned, or they are so soon to forget that Saton himself quoted from scripture. I should think that even the simple minded should posses, at the very least, a minute amount of discernment. This is not so. They are ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Exhorting In Christ George |
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69 | I'm needing the answer on Galations 5 | John 3:3 | GeorJoy | 90874 | ||
Paul is speaking of the "sins of the flesh" in the passage you quote. He states "for the flesh doth desire contrary to the Spirit." We have ALL sined and come short of the glory of God! There is but one UNFORGIVABLE sin, and that is to sin against the Holy spirit "Ghost". If, when you pray it seems that at times the Lord is farther away, it is not He who moved. Sin seperates us from Him. Repent in sincerity, confess, and if you have accepted His Son, You WILL be forgiven. Whether you have forgiven yourself or not. Learn to "walk in the spirit" and you will enjoy the fruits thereof, mentioned in 5:22. One of which is the peace you seem to be looking for. George |
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70 | Isn't believing Christ for salvation suf | John 3:3 | GeorJoy | 90876 | ||
This "Salvation Stuff" as you call it is the "stuff' you, I and everyone else needs to keep our immortal soul from "Eternal Damnation in the lake of fire and brimstone." As to "What makes you think you must born again to be saved?" Nothing makes me "think so." The word of God lets me "KNOW" so. If you are not familiar with it and you are concerned with what the future holds for your immortal soul. I would suggest you get into it. KJV Joh 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Joh 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Joh 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. Joh 3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. George |
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71 | "Born-again Christian" redundant? | John 3:3 | GeorJoy | 90879 | ||
Good question. Yes and no. Yes, in that you are correct. No, in that sometimes it is necessary to clarify what, to some may not be as obvious as it is to others. However... Are all Christians born again? If they believe in Christ, some call them Christians. That doesn’t mean that they have accepted Him as their Lord and Savior. . George |
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72 | salvation and born again. Same thing? | John 3:3 | GeorJoy | 90888 | ||
If you are "born again," you are a new person spiritually. One enters the kingdon by Grace, through faith and confession... KJV Act 15:11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, Rom 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Rom 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Joh 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Joh 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. Joh 3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. Joh 3:9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? Joh 3:10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? Joh 3:11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. Joh 3:12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? George |
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73 | Is God's love unconditional ? | John 3:16 | GeorJoy | 91612 | ||
Gods Love (IS) unconditional, however salvation, (the eternal life mentioned in Jn 3:16) is not. Those who would rather justify and remain in their sin and ignorance, will argue this fact. George |
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74 | John 9:31 is it a true spiritual fact. | John 9:31 | GeorJoy | 94035 | ||
If there is one word in the bible that is not true spiritual fact, then all scripture as we know it is corrupt. Howerver, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:" 2Ti 3:16 There are, and have been many through the years, decades and centurys who have tried, and are trying to prove the Word has untruths. They have passed and will continue to pass away. Yet the word is still the same. Not one letter has changed; not one thought; not one truth... It will be the same when Jesus comes again, as it was when He first came. George |
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75 | "JESUS ONLY!" Is He not really? | John 10:30 | GeorJoy | 101628 | ||
Many churches are founded and or pastored by Gifted, yet relatively unlearned individuals. SO, The best answer I can think of is in 2Ti 2:15; Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Like the book of revelations, many learned pastors avoid this topic. It is mind boggling to see how easily people are misled and remain ignorant simply because they “do not understand the bible.” The truth is that the greatest majority are simply too lazy to try to understand the bible. This makes them fair game to those who would attempt to teach them, when they themselves have never been taught. When you find a church that can teach the “trinity” in an understandable manor, chances are you have found a church that has a learned leader. Joh 10:30 I and the Father are one. God bless George |
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76 | there is no jewishness in the church why | John 10:30 | GeorJoy | 101934 | ||
It is my understanding that the Jewish religion,(Judaism) teaches that we are still under the law of Moses; that they believe that Jesus was simply another prophet, not the messiah. They are still waiting for the messiah. Imagine how surprised they are going to be when that messiah returns! We Christians are NOT under the Law of Moses. Christ died on the cross to pay the penalty for the sins of all who call on him, repent and believe in Him. Christ was the fulfillment of the law. Jesus was and is the Christ. Mat 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. If only they could, or would read the history that they are so proud to proclaim, for He and the events of His life are fortold over and over therein. He in the stumblingblock that was fortold. Christ freed us from the bondage of the law. Read the book of Galatians. It's only 6 short chapters. I should think that one of the Jewish faith wouldn't have anything good to say about this book. Particularly where Paul states that he wished that the "agitators" who were advocating the law would go the whole way and castrate themselves. In Christ Geiorge |
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77 | Who are these removed branches? | John 15:6 | GeorJoy | 92551 | ||
Christ is the body. We are the branches. Per Matthew Henry's Concise commentary Joh 15:1-8 - Jesus Christ is the Vine, the true Vine. The union of the human and Divine natures, and the fulness of the Spirit that is in him, resemble the root of the vine made fruitful by the moisture from a rich soil. Believers are branches of this Vine. The root is unseen, and our life is hid with Christ; the root bears the tree, diffuses sap to it, and in Christ are all supports and supplies. The branches of the vine are many, yet, meeting in the root, are all but one vine; thus all true Christians, though in place and opinion distant from each other, meet in Christ. Believers, like the branches of the vine, are weak, and unable to stand but as they are borne up. The Father is the Husbandman. Never was any husbandman so wise, so watchful, about his vineyard, as God is about his church, which therefore must prosper. We must be fruitful. From a vine we look for grapes, and from a Christian we look for a Christian temper, disposition, and life. We must honour God, and do good; this is bearing fruit. The unfruitful are taken away. And even fruitful branches need pruning; for the best have notions, passions, and humours, that require to be taken away, which Christ has promised to forward the sanctification of believers, they will be thankful, for them. The word of Christ is spoken to all believers; and there is a cleansing virtue in that word, as it works grace, and works out corruption. And the more fruit we bring forth, the more we abound in what is good, the more our Lord is glorified. In order to fruitfulness, we must abide in Christ, must have union with him by faith. It is the great concern of all Christ's disciples, constantly to keep up dependence upon Christ, and communion with him. True Christians find by experience, that any interruption in the exercise of their faith, causes holy affections to decline, their corruptions to revive, and their comforts to droop. Those who abide not in Christ, though they may flourish for awhile in outward profession, yet come to nothing. The fire is the fittest place for withered branches; they are good for nothing else. Let us seek to live more simply on the fulness of Christ, and to grow more fruitful in every good word and work, so may our joy in Him and in his salvation be full. George |
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78 | Was Mary an apostle? | John 20:18 | GeorJoy | 94982 | ||
She was not one of the original Apostles. However, all followers of Christ could be called, and should be Apostles. George |
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79 | Was Mary an apostle? | John 20:18 | GeorJoy | 94987 | ||
"our thinking about women as messengers of the "good news" is heavily leavened, and not always within the realms of scripture. Look through some of my previous posts and you will see scripture concerning this subject. Per Mr W Leavened: to mingle or permeate with some modifying, alleviating, or vivifying element. This "element" is commonly mans interpritation. George |
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80 | What steps would I take to get saved | Acts 2:1 | GeorJoy | 90492 | ||
Read and "study" Acts 2. I am in the same process at this very time. Then heed. George |
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