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21 | why would christians have demonic visits | Lev 20:27 | Inquisitor | 225050 | ||
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22 | Why the children? | Num 33:55 | Inquisitor | 224834 | ||
Another good reason in addition to those you've been given is the innocence of children. Thus they're assured a place in Heaven. There are several verses confirming this but one of the strongest is from the Lord Himself in Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” As you've indicated it's sometimes difficult to understand all of what our God does and the decisions He makes. To that I can only respond with Is 55:8 “ For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. 9 “ For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. So we must simply accept the idea that our God truly is all powerful, all knowing much like a child simply accepts this idea about his parents. I hope this helps and God bless, Inquisitor |
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23 | 2 people Dalila paid 2 know sampson st | Judg 16:5 | Inquisitor | 225023 | ||
I just have to ask. These four questions you've just posted to the Forum seem like homework from a class. You wouldn't be asking us to assist you with your homework, now would you? Please advise. God bless you in your studies, Inquisitor |
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24 | I am sick of love? | 1 Kin 11:1 | Inquisitor | 223358 | ||
I can only imagine Solomon probably wrote this Book, Song of Solomon AFTER he received this indictment from His Lord, see below. You remember of course, how Solomon acquired so much wisdom and riches. If not, you need to read the whole of 1 Kings. To go from such a lofty place in God's sight to such a low place had to have made him very, VERY sick indeed. 1 Kg 11:1 But King Solomon loved many foreign women, as well as the daughter of Pharaoh: women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites— 2 from the nations of whom the LORD had said to the children of Israel, “You shall not intermarry with them, nor they with you. Surely they will turn away your hearts after their gods.” Solomon clung to these in love. 3 And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines; and his wives turned away his heart. 4 For it was so, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned his heart after other gods; and his heart was not loyal to the LORD his God, as was the heart of his father David. 5 For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. 6 Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and did not fully follow the LORD, as did his father David. 7 Then Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab, on the hill that is east of Jerusalem, and for Molech the abomination of the people of Ammon. 8 And he did likewise for all his foreign wives, who burned incense and sacrificed to their gods. 9 So the LORD became angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned from the LORD God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice, 10 and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he did not keep what the LORD had commanded. 11 Therefore the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this, and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will surely tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. 12 Nevertheless I will not do it in your days, for the sake of your father David; I will tear it out of the hand of your son. 13 However I will not tear away the whole kingdom; I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David, and for the sake of Jerusalem which I have chosen.” |
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25 | Men of God | 1 Kin 13:1 | Inquisitor | 223407 | ||
Sorry, I thought I inserted the scripture reference (the whole chapter) but apparently was done incorrectly. Inquisitor |
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26 | Man of God | 1 Kin 13:1 | Inquisitor | 224659 | ||
Beja and Searcher, It looks like I'm not going to get much more response so here goes... Once again, I was going for a more far-reaching and powerful point from our God. I see this story as emphasizing just to whom should we as christians listen. So many times in mankind's history, a person such as Charles Russell or Joseph Smith comes on the scene and claims to be a man of God. But he teaches alien concepts in contrast to God's Word. We as christians MUST compare what we hear from our fellow man to God's Word. Our best example is from the Bereans in Acts 17:10 Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. Notice they were listening to the great and noble Paul himself but that didn't cut no great stuff with them. They went to their scriptures to check and match his words with God's Word. We must never think we can take a man's word when it's in contrast with His Word. 1 Kings 13 makes that very clear along with Paul's words in Gal 1:8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. God's MUST always outrank anyone else when it comes to a contrast between two or more different sets of words. We must never let ourselves be swayed by the smooth and swave words of an experienced orator. We see more warnings in 2 Tim 4:1 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. 5 But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. We must take these words as directed from Paul to Timothy as though they were written to all of us. We must be on guard against those who have deceived themselves and then become very powerful in their speaking the perverted Words from God. Tell me what you think and God bless, Inquisitor |
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27 | I need explanation | Prov 23:23 | Inquisitor | 223236 | ||
Upon reading Proverbs and the other Books of Wisdom, one must allow the author what we call "poetic license." To "buy truth" simply means to do whatever it takes to acquire it. In this case, read and STUDY the Word of God. Many people read God's Word and get very little from it. One must compare difficult verses to other verses in the Bible on the same subject for the Bible truly is Its own best Commentary. One might refer to the age-old story about the young person approaching the virtuoso pianist and say to him, "I'd give anything to play the piano like you just did." His reply, "That's exactly what it will cost you as I did give up everything else in my life so I could play a piano like that." All of us want what the Bible promises, that is peace and contentment in our lives but so few in the world are willing to pay the price and study the whole Bible to find out the answer God has provided for us. The Bible remains the single most popular Book of all time but so few of us really study it adequately. Psalm 119:97 Oh, how I love Your law!It is my meditation all the day. Luke 10:27 So he [Jesus] answered and said, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’” BTW, I hope you all know I'm also preaching to myself here. |
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28 | please explain proverbs 31:26 | Prov 31:26 | Inquisitor | 224938 | ||
Why do you ask? This great and beautiful seems to be straight forward and easily understood. What do you think it means? Then maybe we can exchange ideas and discuss it. Challenge yourself and God bless, Inquisitor |
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29 | Isaiah 53 Who are they reffering to? | Isaiah | Inquisitor | 224550 | ||
I'm in agreement with Lionheart. There are about 330 plus prophecies in the OT that are fulfilled with the birth, life, death, burial and resurrection of our Lord. The Thompson Chain Reference Bile has a listing in the back with its Helps. The following is just one of many such websites on this subject, http://www.bibleprobe.com/over-300-prophecies.pdf This is just one of the multitude of reasons why the Bible really is what it claims to be: the actual God-breathed Word from the Creator of this whole universe and that in just six 24-hour days. |
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30 | Who is Cyrus? 44:28 | Is 41:1 | Inquisitor | 223478 | ||
From 2 Chron 36:22 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying, 23 Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: All the kingdoms of the earth the LORD God of heaven has given me. And He has commanded me to build Him a house at Jerusalem which is in Judah. Who is among you of all His people? May the LORD his God be with him, and let him go up! Interesting... God bless you in your studies -- Inquisitor |
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31 | Can a congragent hear form God ? | Jer 33:3 | Inquisitor | 222995 | ||
I'm thinking the Hebrews writer discussed this subject quite a bit, such as Heb 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. The main theme throughout this Book is the idea that Christianity is better that the Law of Moses. As a matter of fact the word "better" is used at least 14 times. We have better promises, a better High Priest, a better body (being the church itself.) Hebrews 8:6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises. The bottom line on your question is the fact with Christ, we can approach Almighty God just as a person can approach a judge in court IF you've got a qualified lawyer who acts as a mediator like our High Priest does for us, God's children. |
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32 | good things come to those who wait | Lam 3:25 | Inquisitor | 224549 | ||
Then there's also this from the NT: Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. God bless, Inquisitor |
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33 | Why does God call Ezekiel "son of man"? | Ezek 1:3 | Inquisitor | 222994 | ||
Upon using the Gateway website, I did find several verses as you say with this phrase, Son of Man. But of course, I prefer the New King James Version. I also notice Isaiah does the same thing in a few of his verses like Isaiah 56:2 "Blessed is the man who does this, And the son of man who lays hold on it; Who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.” If one studies these chapters carefully, you will notice they usually start with something like "Thus saith the Lord." Also, large portions of these scriptures have quotation marks around them, suggesting they (Isaiah and Ezekiel are quoting the Lord. I'm thinking this is accepted by most Bible scholars. Who else could possibly chew out the Israelite nation so harshly and the writings both seem to project the future. This technique is used quite a bit both in old and new literature. It makes the book come alive if the reader can visualize he is actually listening to the person orignating the message, in this case the Lord Himself. I for one have to agree with the scholars as these writers were trying desparately to warn Israel of her pending doom. |
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34 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | Matt 5:17 | Inquisitor | 223259 | ||
Your Item 1 "designed to guide us?" Yes, I like to think the whole of the OT is to guide us as reflected in Gal 3:21Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. 22But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. 23But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. 24Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. 25But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. 26For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Your Item 2, "used as a basis to judge us?" No, I'm afraid not. The Words of Jesus and His appointed representatives, the Apostles will be used to judge us. The OT no longer has the authority over us as It did over the Jewish nation. See scriptures below. John 12:48 He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him—the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. Colossians 1:18 And he [Jesus] is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. We must understand that the NT (Christianity) is superior to the OT (Law of Moses) just as reflected throughout the Book of Hebrews. Now that doesn't mean we should do away or dismiss the OT. It's still an incredibly valuable Book as it illustrates the Love and Justice of Almighty God. Where else would one go for the story of the Creation? Where would we go for all that history and all of what it teaches about God's people in the previous dispensation? It's just that the OT no longer has the authority to rule over us as God's children. Who among us offers sacrifices for our sins? They're not needed as we have the perfect Sacrifice, Jesus as reflected again in Hebrews. We're not able to enjoy multiple spouses or dismiss them easily with a "writ of divorce." And finally ONLY in Christ can we all enjoy true freedom from sin. Guide us? Absolutely. The only single one of the 10 Commandments NOT endorsed in Christianity is the sanctity of the Sabbath as it was strictly part of the previous regime. But the other 9 commandments were issued as basic Godly principles for all mankind to live throughout all time. One might say this seems in contradiction to the basic premise of our "unchanging" God but we need to understand God doesn't change but we humans do. Remember our thoughts are not like God's thoughts as reflected in Isaiah 55:8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. 1 Cor 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written: “ I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” 20 Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. 27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; 28 and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, 29 that no flesh should glory in His presence. 30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption— 31 that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the LORD.” Finally we must remember, it was God Himself who gave His Son and the resulting Christianity this "preeminence" mentioned above. |
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35 | Pastor giving a wrong info | Luke 6:37 | Inquisitor | 223238 | ||
Also, IF you don't get the kind of response for which you're looking, here's a few more verses that would apply. Acts 18:24 Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John. 26 So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. 27 And when he desired to cross to Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace; 28 for he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. I would think that should be enough but upon his continued rejecting your loving advice, I can only refer you to Matt 18:15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ 17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector. |
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36 | Actions to preach the kingdom of God | Luke 9:2 | Inquisitor | 224442 | ||
I would have to say the most powerful and emphatic way to "preach the kingdom of God" is to imitate God and be a truly devoted disciple. Now of course, we as humans can't possibly imitate God the Father quite as well as we can and should imitate His Son, Jesus Christ. Naturally that's because Jesus spent three and a half years here on earth as a human, 100 per cent as well as 100 percent deity. How can that be possible? Only by God. So what do we see in Jesus' life that is so different with what we see in our world? We see extreme cases of Mercy and Love as in the situation of the woman caught in the act of adultery, John 8. Naturally a big question here is where is the man involved in this adultery, but we must move on. Instead of the world's natural inclination to punish, Jesus would much rather forgive and encourage her to "sin no more." As a matter of fact, the ONLY time Jesus rose to anger is when He saw the abuse heaped onto the poor crowds around the temple in Mark 11 and John 2. Another extreme picture of contrast is that of Jesus' handling of His own trial before His execution. The mockery of this trial is truly one of the biggest example of man's shameful behavior of all time. Yet Jesus was as "silent as a lamb" just as predicted in Is 53:7 and proven true in His cross examination with the high priest in Matt 26. Yes, we must share the ultimate Gospel News of how to become a christian with our fellow man but don't you see, it is so much more powerful when that part of the sermon is preached AFTER the person watches and confirms that this Christianity business is very real with the person sharing this Gospel. Yes the most effective way of sharing Christ Jesus is to follow Paul's advice, "imitate [Paul] even as I imitate Christ." 1 Cor 11:1. There are many more ways of imitating Christ that draw attention NOT to ourselves but to Him we're imitating. The world is so tired of seeing cheap imitations but imitating Christ must be a life of total sacrifice because it has to be real and genuine. It must include those instances when we have to give up what we want in preference to what He wants. Of course, this is just my opinion and I hope it starts a good strong series of comments and discussions from others. God bless you in asking a good question. One more suggestion to those who haven't seen it; I recommend your getting a copy of "The Passion of Christ" directed by Mel Gibson. A true depiction of just how much our God and His Son loves us, the whole world. If you can watch that film and NOT end up with tears in your eyes, then you have my sympathy. |
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37 | i need help with a question | John | Inquisitor | 223928 | ||
I've never heard anything like that about the Jews but I am reminded of the following: John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. I hope this is that for which you're looking. In His Word, Inquisitor. |
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38 | Why do i need to love god? | John 3:16 | Inquisitor | 223404 | ||
As you have stated, we are to love God but He would much rather that we love Him on a voluntary basis rather than feel a "requirement" to do so. The biggest, most powerful reason we SHOULD love God is so we can go to Heaven. In the beginning as provided by Genesis, mankind had a very special, face-to-face relationship with God. But we lost that special relationship when sin was introduced into the world. Now God has sent His Son to fulfill a promise God made after closing down that Garden of Eden. He provided the ONLY Way for any human being to go to Heaven and that is done by obeying God's Commandments or His Son's Last Will and Testament which was executed by the Holy Spirit through His Apostles. Again we find ourselves loving God as described in 1 John BUT we MUST also love our fellow man in obedience to God. If we don't love our fellow man and claim to love God, He calls such a person a liar. So you see this loving of God most probably comes upon us in a gradual sort of way, like refining of silver. That process takes a lot of heat and much patience as depicted in Isaiah 48:10 Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. As you grow in maturity and experience, you will realize the value of these words far more than you do at this moment. BTW, welcome to the Forum. It's so refreshing to see such a young person come to the Forum in this way. Praise the Lord and God bless you. Inquisitor |
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39 | i am the resurrection what does he mean | John 11:25 | Inquisitor | 222996 | ||
Doc's message is also supported by other writers such as 1 Pet 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. There are several other writers on this subject such as Paul and Luke but they all say the same think, in my opinion. They all support the idea that Christ counts for everything in this area. He is our only Hope, our only Lord, and our only Faith. Like Paul says, IF the Lord's resurrection were absolutely disproven, we above all men are most miserable. (I forget the verse and could not find it.) |
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40 | Paradise vs. Heaven | John 20:17 | Inquisitor | 224634 | ||
I would have to choose "Door No 2." As you mention with Luke 16, with Jesus' Parable of Lazarus and the rich man, there is a place called Paradise which apparently seems to be a "holding pattern" between life here on earth and our ultimate Heavenly abode. Hades is the realm of the unfaithful between life on earth and the everlasting place of eternal death, or Hell. Now, remember the Jews didn't have nearly as much information about the hereafter as we do now, thus the controversy between the various sects which Paul used to his advantage. So it was a true fact that the thief went to Paradise WITH Jesus BUT only Jesus graduated right away to be with His Father. Now the big area of debate: Did those who lived and died BEFORE the start of the Lord's church. Did they go to their form of Heaven? Seems implied by all the raising spirits at that time. But who can know for certain? Matt 27:51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, 52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; 53 and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many. |
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