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1881 | Wine and bread or crackers and grape jui | 1 Cor 11:26 | Hank | 137351 | ||
Note where Paul places his emphasis in 1 Corinthians 11:17-29. It is not on the elements of the Lord's Supper but on the manner in which they are partaken. --Hank | ||||||
1882 | Explanation of communion | 1 Cor 11:26 | Hank | 200752 | ||
viejitro: Welcome to Study Bible Forum. Thanks for your question, which is: "Could you explain the importance of communion?" ..... The commemorative rite of communion (frequently called the Lord's Supper) is one of two ordinances of the church (the other is baptism). The Lord's Supper symbolizes a memorial to remind Christians of the central truth of their faith, the atonement of Christ (1 Cor. 11:24,25). It is also a time for the believer to engage in self-examination of his walk with Christ (1 Cor. 11:27-29). As often as members of Christ's body, the church, "eat this bread and drink this cup" they "proclaim the Lord's death till He comes" (1 Cor. 11:26). ...... Other related passages of Scripture: Matt. 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:29,20; Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 Cor. 10:16. --Hank | ||||||
1883 | Joe, baptism required for Lord's Supper? | 1 Cor 11:27 | Hank | 63080 | ||
Searcher, I have a serious problem with understanding why an unbaptized Christian would attach so much importance to his "right" to partake of holy communion and so little to a clear command of our Lord to be baptized. In 1 Cor. 11:27, the phrase "in an unworthy manner" is generally exegeted to mean "with unconfessed sin" which can include of course a very broad spectrum of sins. I submit that if we can agree on the definition of 'sin' as disobedience to God's commands, a refusal of the Lord's command to be baptized is an act of disobedience and thus constitutes sin. The only remedy for -- 'confession' of -- this unconfessed sin is to submit oneself to water baptism. --Hank | ||||||
1884 | real presence? | 1 Cor 11:29 | Hank | 3369 | ||
The widely held view among Protestants is that the elements of communion, the bread and the cup, are symbols of Christ's body and blood, thus the view that neither the Corinthian passagenor any other Scripture supports the literal-body view. The dogma known as transubstantation, endemic to Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox communions, teaches that the eucharistic elements at their consecration become the body and blood of Christ while keeping only the appearance of bread and wine. A strong argument for the Protestant point of view is given by Christ Himself at His institution of the Lord's Supper. The account recorded in Matthew 26:26-29 with parallel passages in the other two synopic gospels.Verse 26 reads as follows: "While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat, this is My body." He did the same thing with the cup, calling it His blood. The evidence is overwhelming that the disciples ate bread and drank the fruit of the vine. They did not physically partake of His body nor drink any of His blood. The view that virtually all Protestant faiths have taken for centuries is that this is symbolism and nothing else. A reading of the entire 1 Corinthian letter, by the way, may lead one to interpret this passage on the Lord's Supper in the light that some members of the Corinthian church were profaning the sanctity of the church by holding secular feasts and exhibiting behavior unbecoming to believers. Some New Testament scholars, by the way, see "body" in your reference as being the church, the body of Christ. Hank | ||||||
1885 | explain 1 corinthians chapter 12 | 1 Cor 12:1 | Hank | 191234 | ||
Dear Pattiebee - The theme of 1 Corinthians 12 is spiritual gifts, being the first of three chapters that treat of this subject, so it would help you to study chapters 13 and 14 also. Perhaps you have a more specific question that you would like to ask; if so, please do. Thanks and welcome. --Hank | ||||||
1886 | Do you have the gift of healing? | 1 Cor 12:9 | Hank | 149601 | ||
The miraculous gift of healing along with the gift of divine revelation were given to the early church. These gifts were given temporarily in the apostolic era for the purpose of confirming and authenticating the apostles' message. See Hebrews 2:3,4 and 2 Corinthians 12:12. See also the Book of Acts for numerous examples of this occurrence. .... "With the New Testament revelation now complete," writes John MacArthur, "Scripture becomes the sole test of the authenticity of a man's message, and confirming gifts of a miraculous nature are no longer necessary to validate a man or his message." See 1 Corinthians 13:8-12. MacArthur continues, "Miraculous gifts can even be counterfeited by Satan so as to deceive even believers (Matthew 24:24). The only gifts in operation today are those non-revelatory equipping gifts given for edification (Romans 12:6-8). No one possesses the gift of healing today, but God does hear and answer the prayer of faith and will answer in accordance to His own perfect will for the sick, suffering and afflicted (Luke 18:1-8; John 5:7-9; 2 Corinthians 12:6-10; James 5:13-16; 1 John 5:14,15)." (MacArthur Study Bible (Word Publishing), p. 2196). ..... Anyone who claims miraculous gifts of healing or any other special revelation today today does not and cannot base his claims solidly on Scripture. He is therefore making a false claim and should be viewed as a false prophet and a charlatan. --Hank | ||||||
1887 | Baptism in the Holy Spirit? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Hank | 76367 | ||
Sarah, all believers are baptized (immersed) by Christ (Matt. 3:11) with the Holy Spirit. This is how the church, the spirtual body of Christ, is formed. This refers neither to water baptism nor an experience to seek (e.g., speaking in tongues). It is the reality of what happens at the time of regeneration or new birth in Christ. --Hank | ||||||
1888 | Baptism in the Holy Spirit? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Hank | 76369 | ||
Sarah, all believers are baptized (immersed) by Christ (Matt. 3:11) with the Holy Spirit. This is how the church, the spirtual body of Christ, is formed. This refers neither to water baptism nor an experience to seek (e.g., speaking in tongues). It is the reality of what happens at the time of regeneration or new birth in Christ. --Hank | ||||||
1889 | How to recieve all annointing | 1 Cor 12:13 | Hank | 188498 | ||
Dear Cast - Since the word "anointing" has been used in various ways with different nuances attached to it, I have no way of knowing precisely what you have in mind when you use the phrase, "all of the annointing (sic) of the holy spirit" (sic). ...... The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirt is the supernatural and sovereign agent in regeneration (being saved, being born again). He baptizes all believers into the church, the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:13). Additionally, the Holy Spirit indwells all regenerate believers, empowers them for service and seals them unto the day of redemption. See Romans 8:9-11; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Ephesians 1:13. ...... The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is the administrator of spiritual gifts to the church, redeeming the lost and building up believers in what Scripture calls "most holy faith" (see Jude 20). Additional references: John 16:13,14; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor. 12:4-11; 2 Cor. 13:18. --Hank | ||||||
1890 | Baptism in the Holy Spirit | 1 Cor 12:13 | Hank | 190147 | ||
Dear BornoftheSpirit: Thanks for your question and welcome to SBF. The Holy Spirit is the supernatural and sovereign agent in regeneration; He therefore baptizes ALL believers into the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:13). I emphasize the word "all" in the phrase "all believers" because the baptism of the Holy Spirit comes to all believers instantaneously and concurrently with their regeneration . It is not something that comes along later or something that must be sought or prayed for in order to receive it. Moreover, it has absolutely nothing to do with "speaking in tongues" (glossolalia). ...... You ask how this affects one's personal relationship with God. I'm not quite sure of the precise thrust of your question, but I will respond by saying that the baptism of the Holy Spirit comes only to regenerate believers, bona fide followers of Christ, and not to anyone else. ..... The Holy Spirit indwells born-again believers, instructing them, sanctifying them and empowering them for a life of Christian service in the world today and seals them unto the day of redemption (Ephesians 1:13; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Romans 8:9-11). The baptism of the Holy Spirit is not some kind of ecstatic experience; it is not a "feeling" but a fact based solidly upon the word of God. --Hank | ||||||
1891 | What is meant by talking in tongues? | 1 Cor 13:1 | Hank | 8976 | ||
Clearly human language is meant in 1 Cor. 13:1. The Greek word is glossa. From Key Word Study Bible (Spiros Zodhiates): "The tongues of men refer to understandable human language. The tongues of angels may refer to the medium by which angels communicate in heaven. But even though if one was gifted to speak in such languages, it should not be considred the ultimate of the Christian experience. The ultimate is the manifestation of love, not the speaking in tongues."...... And from John MacArthur (MacArthur Study Bible): "tongues of men -- that this gift was actual languages is established in Acts 2:4-12, affirmed in this text by Paul's calling it 'of men' -- clearly a reference to human language. This was the gift which the Corinthians prized so highly, abused so greatly, and counterfeited so disasterously." ----- "Speaking in tongues" continues to be misunderstood and "prized so highly, abused so greatly and counterfeited so disasterously." --Hank | ||||||
1892 | Do humans become angels? | 1 Cor 13:1 | Hank | 10168 | ||
No, I know of no passage of Scripture that teaches that human beings are angels, ever were, or ever will be. My sense is that the Bible clearly teaches that human beings are entities created by God separate and apart from angels. I know of no instance in Scripture in which men became angels or angels men. --Hank | ||||||
1893 | Bible ... be “a doubting Thomas."? | 1 Cor 13:8 | Hank | 133013 | ||
Pastor Glenn: You wrote, "Please show at least one example where the Bible teaches us to doubt." ..... To doubt God's being, word, truth, authority, or sovereignty, no. It certainly never teaches that. But to doubt unsubstantiated claims, assertions, teaching, etc., yes. It does teach that. ..... Old "Doubting Thomas" is often given a bad rap. The account in John 20:24-31 shows that Thomas had doubts to be sure, but it also shows that he wanted reasonable proof of what the other disciples were saying to him. Eight days later Jesus gave him proof, plainly, visibly, and conclusively, but Jesus did not really rebuke Thomas, He merely invited Thomas to "Reach here with your finger, and see My hands , and reach here your hand and put it into my side." And only after having given Thomas incontrovertible proof did Jesus say, "Do not be unbelieving, but believing." John ends this chapter of his Gospel (20:31) by stating his purpose for writing it, which was to give proof so that "you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name." ......... No, Scripture never teaches to doubt God and His word, but it does teach to beware of false prophets (Matt. 7:15); to examine everything carefully and to hold fast that which is good (1 Thess. 5:21); to be shrewd as serpents (Matt. 10:16). The example of the Bereans who examined the Scriptures daily to see whether the things they were being taught were so (Acts 17:1) is certainly worthy of emulation. ....... Yes, there is even a certain sense in which we should be "Doubting Thomases" ourselves, but then, like Thomas when he was given evidence enough by the Savior Himself, we should join Thomas in shouting to the rooftops, "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28). ....... I suppose it would be incalculable the extent to which modern Christianity could be brought back to orthodoxy if we all of us demanded clear biblical evidence for what we believe; if we were always ready to give an account for the hope that is in us, as 1 Peter 3:15 commands; and if we, like the Bereans, searched the Scriptures daily to see whether the things they were being taught are true (Acts 17:10). The Bible never teaches us to doubt, but neither does it teach us to believe blindly. We have a hope as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast (Hebrews 6:19). --Hank | ||||||
1894 | The Unity of Faith, Hope and Love | 1 Cor 13:13 | Hank | 120274 | ||
Hello, Lionstrong, after so long a time! Hope you're well. ..... You're right; Paul said, "and now abideth faith, hope , love, these three; but the greatest of these is love." And he left it at that. We may never find a unifying term that will bind the words together. Since Paul was from the section of the world bordering the Orient that we call the mid-east, perhaps we may have to be satisfied with calling faith, hope and love "things," and be content to sing "we three things of Orient are." --Hank | ||||||
1895 | Speaking In Tounges | 1 Cor 14:13 | Hank | 174265 | ||
Dear Gen...I'm convinced that the scourge of our time are these errant groups of people who attend a place that they call a church, and are taught whatever nutty ideas happen to pop into the empty head of some bird they call a preacher. The groups I've got in mind bear essentially no doctrinal resemblance to the New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ. If they use the Bible at all, it isn't to learn what Scripture teaches; it's something to twist around to make it appear to agree with their wacky ideas. If you think I'm exaggerating, tune in to some of these cable TV religious carnivals or listen to the wild ravings of some of these madmen on the radio. No more dire warning against false teachers can be found than that written by the apostle Paul to young Timothy. Listen: "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom: Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables" (2 Timothy 4:1-4). ....... Precious soul, find yourself an evangelical, Bible-teaching church, one that has not "turned unto fables." If indeed your description of the antics of the so-called pastor is accurate, and I have no reason to doubt its authenticity, this guy is asking his flock to do things that he cannot possibly justify scripturally. In such an environment where you are not being spiritually nourished on the word of God, you will be most unlikely to grow very much in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. I'd "freak out" too in such a gathering as your describe. And, like you, I can assure you I'd feel most uncomfortable. So much so, in fact, that I would leave and never darken those doors again. Do, please, for your soul's health, seek out and attend a church that honors, believes and preaches the word of God; a church of "Bereans" who are so zealous of sound doctrine that they search the Scriptures daily to see whether the things they are being taught are in accord with God's truth as revealed in the Bible. Read about these noble Bereans in Acts 17:10-12. ...... GenerationBetrayed, I don't feel comfortable leaving you with merely a general suggestion to find yourself another church. I want to recommend that you go to the following web site, http://www.gotquestions.org/looking-church.html and read the article entitled "What Should I Be Looking For in a Church?" In it you will find what I truly believe will prove to be a number of valuable suggestions and guidelines. ..... If you have other concerns and questions about the subject at hand, please don't hesitate to communicate them to us. This Forum is blessed with a number of dedicated, knowledgeable and godly "regulars" who are very capable and will be happy to help. --Hank | ||||||
1896 | Why five words? | 1 Cor 14:19 | Hank | 2710 | ||
Why ten thousand, the number Paul uses next? I doubt very much that Paul was into numerology and it would be fairly safe therefore to infer that the numbers per se are not especially suggestive. He juxtaposes a very low number with a very high one for contrast, for emphasis, to make his point. The first illustrative example that comes to mind is this. Which carries the better message -- to yell clearly "The building is on fire" (5 words) or to read to the occupants a pamphlet on fire safety printed in Sanskrit (10,000 words)? | ||||||
1897 | if i don't speak in tounges am I saved | 1 Cor 14:22 | Hank | 108592 | ||
Absolutely not, keynam. The Holy Spirit indwells all who are regenerated (born again) in Christ Jesus (John 7:39). Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8), not by speaking in tongues. --Hank | ||||||
1898 | if i don't speak in tounges am I saved | 1 Cor 14:22 | Hank | 108593 | ||
keynam: The "Absolutely not" of my former post referred to your longer question, "If I don't speak in tongues or shout does it mean that I don't have the Holy Spirit living in me?" It does NOT refer to your short question, "If I don't speak in tongues am I saved?" .... I think this is necessary to point out in order to prevent possible ambiguity. --Hank | ||||||
1899 | Should women be Pastors/Elders | 1 Cor 14:35 | Hank | 4668 | ||
Please use the Search feature and type in "women church". You will find a good number of entries on this subject. Liberal use of the Search feature can prevent needless duplication. --Hank | ||||||
1900 | Kingdom of God | 1 Cor 15:24 | Hank | 5229 | ||
This verse refers to Christ's second coming. The events that will accompany it include Christ's handing over the kingdom to the Father. Subsequent to this action, Christ will destroy the power and authority of all forces that oppose Him, including the devil and his minions. To your second question, why wouldn't there be a Son then, since He is eternal. To your third question, John 1:1: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and THE WORD WAS GOD" (emphasis mine). --Hank | ||||||
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