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881 | pray together and you shall stay 2-gethe | Bible general Archive 2 | Hank | 134964 | ||
No, there is no Scripture that says in so many words that "a family that prays together stays together." That's a man-made slogan but not necessarily an untrue one by any means. There is a wonderful passage of Scripture (Deuteronomy 6:1-9) that speaks mightily of saturating oneself and one's family with the word of God. When the family is united in the study of God's word, when the father, in the words of Deuteronomy 6:2, teaches it diligently to his sons, talks of it when he is sitting in his house and walking by the way, and when he lies down and when he rises up -- when a father and his family are thus centered on the word of God, and when all the family in unision lift their voices to God in fervent prayer, the godly tie that binds them together waxes stronger than the forces of evil that seek to divide them. I believe that the family who study the word of God together and who pray together will in all likelihood stay together and grow stronger and more loving with every passing day. But how many families who would like to be known as Christian families actually set aside some family time every day to study the Bible and pray together? A few generations ago it was commonplace for Christian parents to teach their children how to read by guiding them in the reading of the Bible. I submit that it is far better in every way for a child to learn to read by reading Scripture than by reading Harry Potter. Neither adult nor child can take from a written page more than the author has put there. Who has put more on a page, the author of Harry Potter or the Author of Scripture? --Hank | ||||||
882 | Father of cain is? | Gen 4:1 | Hank | 134888 | ||
Cain was the son of Adam and Eve. See Genesis 4:1. --Hank | ||||||
883 | a wiser but weaker generation | Bible general Archive 2 | Hank | 134840 | ||
The term "weaker and wiser" appears nowhere in Scripture. See Post 92921. --Hank | ||||||
884 | list of thankful verses from the bible | Bible general Archive 2 | Hank | 134715 | ||
sunshinelove - If you will go to "Get Bible Text" located on the right strip of this home page and type in the word "thank," you will have 161 verses of Scripture from which to pick and choose. --Hank | ||||||
885 | Is forgiveness related to your health | Matt 6:15 | Hank | 134708 | ||
ThyNanny - One can only guess whether you have spiritual or physical health in mind. In this post I'll address the spiritual aspect and leave the physical to someone else. Jesus made clear in Matthew 6:15 the necessity to forgive others if we wish to be forgiven ourselves. Here's what Jesus said, "But if you do not forgive others (the Greek word is anthropoi) for their transgressions , your heavenly Father will not forgive your transgressions." .... And you may want to note that Jesus in his pattern prayer for His disciples taught them to pray "forgive us our debts as we HAVE FORGIVEN our debtors." (Matthew 6:12). This passage makes it clear that Jesus' disciples must forgive others BEFORE God will forgive them. .... Your user name is rather sprightly and original! --Hank | ||||||
886 | every good thing is from God | James 1:17 | Hank | 134687 | ||
m.osel - You ask/state that every good thing is from God. Indeed it is. "Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow (lit., shadow of turning). James 1:17, NASB. --Hank | ||||||
887 | Bible teachers/pastors-help! | Heb 12:1 | Hank | 134503 | ||
MrsBinGA - If misery loves company, perhaps this personal experience will brighten your day :-) ...... Over a span of more than a quarter century, I taught several Sunday school classes. Once I was asked to lead an adult class that was on the verge of becoming extinct. Attendance was down, enthusiasm was down, everything was down, down, down. My greatest fear was that some Sunday morning no one would show up. One rainy Sunday morning it almost happened. Besides me, only one couple showed up, a man and his wife. And the man happened to be, of all things, a psychiatrist! And how I appreciated his presence, because along about then I needed his services! Well, we somehow managed to pull through the ordeal all right. We kept the faith, we kept on praying, and we kept on working, and in time the class grew to become the second largest in the entire church. Some of the class members went out and taught other classes, and some of them became deacons and elders in the church. I like to think that in some way God used me in His work during this struggle, and I'm convinced He strengthened me to keep on keeping on when the going got tough. ..... Blessings to you, dear sister in Christ. Trust in the Lord and hang in there. --Hank | ||||||
888 | (Learn from experience.) | Eph 4:29 | Hank | 134500 | ||
Perry5, a.k.a. Bumpas5 - What is your aim on this Forum? Lockman revoked your user account, as Bumpas5, back in February on account of your abuse of the Forum's guidelines. And rest assured they will revoke it again very soon, because you as Perry5 show no reform. Your language in this post is inappropriate and disgusting. You're not fooling anyone by sneaking back on under a different user name. So why don't you at least show some decency and disappear quietly. --Hank | ||||||
889 | Immoral acts | Heb 13:4 | Hank | 134451 | ||
Octoplus - If by "biblical" you are asking whether Scripture endorses sexual intercourse outside of marriage, the answer is an unequivocal "no" -- it does not. "Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge" [Hebrews 13:4]. Fornication in Scripture refers to various acts of sexual immorality which include consensual sexual intercourse between a man and a woman who are not married to each other. Adultery is usually reserved to describe voluntary sexual activity between a married man and someone other than his wife, or between a married woman and someone other than her husband. .... Please read also the following Scriptures: Matt. 15:19; Mark 7:21; Acts 15:20, 29; 1 Cor. 6:9, 13, 18; 2 Cor. 12:21; Gal. 5:19; Eph. 5:3,5; Col. 3:5; 1 Thess. 4:3; 1 Tim. 1:10; Jude 1:7; Rev. 2:20. Thanks for your question and welcome to StudyBibleForum. --Hank | ||||||
890 | can backsliders be forgivin | 1 John 1:9 | Hank | 134444 | ||
Jarell - Indubitably! Here's what the Bible says: "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." [1 John 1:9]. It is when we say we have no sins that we are in serious trouble. Look at what the following verse, 1 John 1:10, says: "If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us." In close connection with this topic, it is imperative to bear in mind Jesus' caveat laid down in Matthew 6:14,15 about forgiving others. --Hank | ||||||
891 | what is acts 14 about? | Acts 1:8 | Hank | 134256 | ||
Smith00 - Forgive me, I misread your question. In haste I read it as "What is Acts about?" and totally missed that you had asked about Acts 14. But what specifically is there in Acts 14 that evokes a question? The former hint I laid down to read the entire book is, I believe, a valid one. Try reading Chapter 14 in the context of the whole book and see whether it becomes clearer to you. If you have a specific question about this particular chapter, however, be sure to ask it and more than likely someone on the Forum will be able to shed light on it for you. Thanks for using StudyBibleForum. --Hank | ||||||
892 | what is acts 14 about? | Acts 1:8 | Hank | 134255 | ||
Smith00 - Acts 1:8 sets down the theme of the book. Acts is the record of the spread of Christianity from the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost to Paul's arrival in Rome. The entire book can be read in an evening, and there is absolutely no better way to find out what a book is about than by actually reading it. --Hank | ||||||
893 | What does unequally yoked mean? | 2 Cor 6:14 | Hank | 134198 | ||
Hello, Jo -- It must be tough to be a young Christian in a secular college these days, and my heart goes out to you. Keep the faith! It's been nearly a half century since I walked the halls of academe. It was none too easy to be a Christian in the academic environment then, but I'm persuaded that it is even more difficult now. ....... Tim Moran has written a fitting response to your question and concerns in which he addressed your concerns at some length and touched upon the exclusionary aspect of the Christian faith. I would like to pick up and expand on this exclusionary aspect through the addition of a few thoughts. Jesus was exclusionary par excellence. Said He, "I am THE way, and THE truth, and THE life; NO ONE comes to the Father but through me" [John 14:6]. I've supplied emphasis, of course, in an effort to show just how exclusive Jesus was being in this verse. Exclusivity of this magnitude is everything but popular among the disciples of secular humanism in our time. Jesus' words give them no comfort! How shamelessly bold! What effrontery to propound any such heresy! What a crass slap in the face of the humanist whose god is himself! No wonder the world hates Jesus! ...... The world and its humanism derives no comfort from Acts 4:12 either: "And there is salvation in NO ONE ELSE; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." Bigotry? Why, yes, in today's convoluted secular world view it certainly is. ...... Is Scripture itself exlusionary? Yes, it is. It claims to be the word of God, the absolute truh in a world that denies the existence of absolute truth. Is it bigoted? Yes, it is by secular world view standards, because it condemns the world of sin and offers redemption through one means and one only, the finished work of Jesus on the cross. This is foolishness to the world: "The natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised" [1 Corinthians 2:14] ...... Dear Jo, you seek for an answer (to various biblical issues) that your peers at college will respect. You may not find that possible, because it is they who have the option of respecting the word of God and you as the messenger, or deriding and rejecting both. But it is not the Christian's option to compromise God's word in order to gain respect or approval. Peer pressure is strong during the college years and you don't have an easy task before you. Followers of The Way had it hard during the dawning days of Christianity and they have it hard still. But you and all your Christian brothers and sisters on this earth have a hope that if both sure and steadfast, and you have the promise of Jesus Himself that He will never leave you or forsake you. ..... A parting thought. You say in your user profile that you know your away around in Scripture. Good! Keep knowing, keep going, keep growing in your walk with Christ. Keep the faith! And whether your message of faith is received or spurned, "sanctify Christ as Lord in your heart, always being ready to give and account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence" [1 Peter 3:15]. ....... "Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen" [Jude 24,25] ..... God bless you, Jo. --Hank | ||||||
894 | Is it biblical? | Bible general Archive 2 | Hank | 134110 | ||
believer 2004: Your post is posed as a question, but it is in fact nothing more than a statement of your opinion. If you want to ask a question, please do and try to make it biblically oriented. It has been pointed out several times by a number of long-time users of this web site that this Forum is a forum for Bible study. It is not a place for venting political opinion or discussing current political issues. Issues such as abortion, the gay agenda, etc. have emerged as political issues to be sure, but they are also biblical issues and hence proper on a Bible study medium such as this Forum; but extended debate and discussion about candidates and their political parties is not. Forum guidelines forbid this sort of activity and seasoned users of this Forum stand firmly against it, not out of prejudice as you suggest, but out of a concerted effort to keep this Forum on track by keeping it centered on Bible study and nothing else. Please accept the rules of this Forum and abide by them. If you wish to make political statements, there are probably other web sites that would welcome your input, but not this one. --Hank | ||||||
895 | What is an acceptiable "Biblical questn? | Matt 22:21 | Hank | 134072 | ||
Glory Bound: In simple terms, an "acceptable Bible question" is one for which one could reasonably expect that the Bible provides the answer. If you can ask a political question the answer to which can be found in Scripture, fine, ask it. But you won't find anything in Scripture that endorses a certain political candidate or a specific political party. Hence, it is most inappropriate to ask whether a Christian can be a Democrat, a Republican, or something else. The owner of this Forum is the Lockman Foundation. It has established guidelines for users to follow. You are off base I'm afraid with your comment about church and state. This Forum is neither. It is a Forum designed for and dedicated to the study of the word of God. It is not a sounding board for promoting opinions, biases, politics, or how to bake fudge brownies. Perhaps you would benefit by reading and learning what the guidelines are, the better to equip yourself to benefit both yourself and others as you continue as an active user of StudyBibleForum. ...... One final comment. The Bible is the word of God, a sacred text that deals with eternal truth and spiritual matters. While it contains much wisdom and teaching that can, and indeed should, be inculcated into the daily lives of God's people, it is not a textbook on political science. Jesus said in Matthew 22:21, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's." And Peter and the other apostles when they stood before the Council (Acts 5:17-32) said to the high priest, "We must obey God rather than men" (v.29). These passages give much insight into the relationship of the Christian to his state. We are as Christians merely sojourners of any country in which we live, for our true citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20) and we are fellow citizens with all the saints and are of God's household (Ephesians 2:19). ...... Yes, I believe with all my heart that a Christian should be diligent to study the issues, the candidates, and the platforms on which they stand; and to vote for godly candidates. ..... As a Christian I would not and cannot endorse any person or group who upholds murder of unborn children, banishment of the Bible from public places, same-sex marriages or any other thing that conflicts squarely with the clear teaching of God's word. ..... But we don't need to debate politics on this Forum. We need to seek God's wisdom and will for our lives; and having done this, it is doubtful than any of us will have any problem with making right political choices. --Hank | ||||||
896 | What is an acceptiable "Biblical questn? | Matt 22:21 | Hank | 134070 | ||
Glory Bound: In simple terms, an "acceptable Bible question" is one for which one could reasonably expect that the Bible provides the answer. If you can ask a political question the answer to which can be found in Scripture, fine, ask it. But you won't find anything in Scripture that endorses a certain political candidate or a specific political party. Hence, it is most inappropriate to ask whether a Christian can be a Democrat, a Republican, or something else. The owner of this Forum is the Lockman Foundation. It has established guidelines for users to follow. You are off base I'm afraid with your comment about church and state. This Forum is neither. It is a Forum designed for and dedicated to the study of the word of God. It is not a sounding board for promoting opinions, biases, politics, or how to bake fudge brownies. Perhaps you would benefit by reading and learning what the guidelines are, the better to equip yourself to benefit both yourself and others as you continue as an active user of StudyBibleForum. ...... One final comment. The Bible is the word of God, a sacred text that deals with eternal truth and spiritual matters. While it contains much wisdom and teaching that can, and indeed should, be inculcated into the daily lives of God's people, it is not a textbook on political science. Jesus said in Matthew 22:21, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's." And Peter and the other apostles when they stood before the Council (Acts 5:17-32) said to the high priest, "We must obey God rather than men" (v.29). These passages give much insight into the relationship of the Christian to his state. We are as Christians merely sojourners of any country in which we live, for our true citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20) and we are fellow citizens with all the saints and are of God's household (Ephesians 2:19). ...... Yes, I believe with all my heart that a Christian should be diligent to study the issues, the candidates, and the platforms on which they stand; and to vote for godly candidates. ..... As a Christian I would not and cannot endorse any person or group who upholds murder of unborn children, banishment of the Bible from public places, same-sex marriages or any other thing that conflicts squarely with the clear teaching of God's word. ..... But we don't need to debate politics on this Forum. We need to seek God's wisdom and will for our lives; and having done this, it is doubtful than any of us will have any problem with making right political choices. --Hank | ||||||
897 | Can a Christian be a Democrat? | 1 Cor 1:10 | Hank | 134010 | ||
survivor: --Point 1-- Your question is political, not biblical. Thus, it is inappropriate on this Forum. ..... --Point 2-- To be a Christian means one thing and one thing only. A Christian is a regenerate follower of Christ. Period. A Christian is a member of the Church, the body of Christ, and membership has never been based on politics, political parties, or anything else except belief on the Lord Jesus Christ. ...... --Point 3-- Upon whose authority do you pass judgment on "our lost Democratic Christian counterparts"? ..... --Point 4-- The terminology you use, "our lost Democratic Christian counterparts" is oxymoronic. There is no such thing as a "lost Christian," be he a Democratic, a Republican, an Independent -- or a Whig. | ||||||
898 | Why is 'offering' in italics | Rom 8:3 | Hank | 133906 | ||
BradHeath - From the Preface to the New American Standard Bible: "Italics are used in the text to indicate words which are not found in the original Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek but implied by it." ..... From the Preface to the New King James Version: "Words or phrases in italics indicate expressions in the original language which require clarification by additional English words, as also done throughout the history of the King James Bible." This translation practice is not uncommon and is not confined to Bible translation. In Latin, for example, we could be asked to translate the simple sentence, "Britannia insula est." We would not translate it, "Britain island is" although that's literally what it says in the Latin. We would translate the sentence "Britain is an island." Thus, in order to achieve clear and natural English style, we have rearranged the word order and added a word, the indefinte article "an," which is not present in the Latin but implied. --Hank | ||||||
899 | Would this be biblically accurate? | Luke 18:11 | Hank | 133741 | ||
Reighnskye: I always dodge multiple-choice questions whenever possible, particularly when they involve hypotheticals of which the Bible does not specifically treat. Thus, please allow the suggestion that you ponder Jesus' words in Matthew 7:1-5. The Bible does not teach that man has a natural tendency to forgive or do anything else that is good. Man's natural tendency is to sin. See Psalm 51:5, Romans 3:23. --Hank | ||||||
900 | How much time spent on the Forum? | James 1:25 | Hank | 133740 | ||
Hi, justme. Greetings from Ozarka and I do hope you're doing well. Of time on the Forum, how much is too much? I don't know really. It depends on a number of factors I think. Things like motive for instance. If a Forum registrant uses the Forum to show the world how smart he is, or thinks he is, one post a year is too much. The Forum doesn't need jokers like that. And it doesn't need contributors who have no higher motives than to bombard the Forum with posts that push denominational bias and personal opinion, or posts that have no other objective than to engage others in heated debates. These kinds of folks hit their "too much" threshold very quickly! ..... But for the sincere Bible student who wants to learn the truth of God's word and teach it to others, "too much" really doesn't apply. His time on the Forum is governed only by the discretionary time he has available and by how much of it he is willing to spend in Forum activities. A carefully thought out and researched post requires far more time to prepare than it does merely to engage in the mechanics of typing and posting it. I incline to agree with Prayon's view that participation in this Forum is tantamount to serious Bible study if it is done right, meaning this: Answers and notes about Bible topics that have not been thoroughly researched should never be posted. And to research them well demands Bible study of the first water. It's an enormous responsibility we have to be biblically correct. It is irresponsible to spout out opinions about theological matters when we don't know what we're talking about and, even worse, when we don't know what God says on the subject. ...... Yours is an interesting question, justme, but one that has no universal answer. How much time is enough, or how much is too much to spend on the Forum is, I believe, an individual matter for each one to determine for himself, seeking divine guidance through prayer. --Hank | ||||||
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