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201 | Do I still want to belong scripture back | 2 Tim 2:15 | Jesusman | 198450 | ||
There's an old preacher's story about turning the other cheek. A champion boxer once retired and became a minister. He worked for years in the church, helping peopl in his neighborhood, in his church, and spreading the word of God. Instead of the fierce boxer that he had been known for, this preacher had become known to be a gentle and compassionate man. One day he is walking home when two thugs stop him and try to mug him. One thug slugs the Preacher. He turns his head and offers them the other one, and the other thug slugs him there. This preacher then crackles his knuckles, doubles up his fists and speaks. "The Good Lord told us to turn the other cheek, but he didn't say to do it twice." While that may not be what you're wanting, it does convey what I'm trying to say. That is that turning the other cheek can only go so far before you have nothing more than sore cheeks. At some point, action needs to be taken. I would remind your friend of Paul's advice to Timothy. Be diligent .. other translations say "study". In other words, don't give up. Follow the Word of God, study it, and present yourself as one being true to it. You won't have to be ashamed of anything. Others will try to put you down, ridicule you, and push you away. Let them. The one you need to turn to is Christ. You only need his acceptance. Jesusman |
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202 | Hebrews 6:6 explained | Heb 6:6 | Jesusman | 47257 | ||
Hello, It is my cardinal rule, whether it's anyone elses or not is not the case, to always look at the context while looking at a passage. Therefore, when looking at Hebrews 6:6, we must look at the surrounding verses. In Hebrews 6:1-3, the author sets up the passage. Notice his tone and choice of words. He speaks of setting the basic and elementary teachings aside and going further into what he identifies as "Maturity". In verses 2-3, he identifies the teachings that he is setting aside. The subjects he lists entail nearly all of the basic categories of Christian Doctrine. So, it is clear that the author is going to be talking about something higher in thinking. Possibly even theoretical in nature, especially concidering his prayer in verse 3, "...if God permits". In verses 4-5, he sets up his case. There are those who have "once been enlightened", "tasted the heavenly gift", "been partakers of the Holy Spirit", and "tasted the word of God and powers of the age to come". At the beginning of verse 6, he says that there are these same people who have also fallen away. As a result, he says that it is not possible for them to come to repentance again. Why? because they would be crucifying Christ a second time, and putting God to open shame. Now, many people, when studying this passage, have a bad habit of stopping half-way through verse 6, and not going any further. They only see the part that says "it is impossible to renew them again to repentance ...". They fail to read the remainder of the verse and the verses following. The people who do this are the ones who advocate that a christian can loose his/her salvation. That is not the truth, and I'll show why. Before we go further, it is important to point out a few things that should be obvious, but are often overlooked. As the saying goes, if you want to hide something, hide it in plain sight. Well, that is exactly what the author does here. The key to understanding this passage is three-fold. The first part is found in verses 1-5. The tone of this passage is that of a "what-if". "What if this is possible? What would happen?" That is the nature of this passage. His first words in this passage were "leave elementary teachings and move on to maturity". So, he is trying to get the audience to think. The second part of the key is found in verse 6. Notice that he says that such an act of renewal would "put Him to open shame ...". The question that needs to be asked is why would this shame God? Jesus tells us that those who the Father hold are His and that no one will be able to snatch them out of His hands. The author, in this passage in Hebrews, is talking about an event where that, which is held securely in the hands of God, was snatched away. Therefore, such an event would prove God to be not only inept, but a failure and a liar as well. This third part to the key is found in the following verses. In verses 7 and 8, the author brings an analogy of farming. The farming analogy is common throughout the Bible. Even Jesus used the analogy on several occasions. In these verses, there are two types of soil: rich and useful, the other brings thorns and is worthless. He continues to say that the worthless soil is done away with, while the useful soil is tilled and worked. Now, compair this with Jesus' usage of the analogy. The soils represent mankind: the Saved and Non-saved. The seeds and planting would be God's word and works in our lives. Notice that both land types are worked. One isn't chosen over the other initially. Both land types are worked at the beginning. It isn't until after the barren land proves to be worthless that it is rejected. So, here we have the third part to the key. Now, let's pull it together. 1) This is a subject beyond the basics. 2) A Christian losing salvation would prove God to be a failure and a liar. 3) All types of people are initially approached by God. So, with this in mind, the author is saying that once a person has been approached by God, found to be barren and worthless, and rejected because of, as another passage has it, his hardened heart, then that person cannot be saved. Why? well, Paul talks about this in Romans 1. Basically, that person has willfully hardened his heart, and rejected God and his teachings. So, with all this in mind, the author here isn't really talking about the saved person at all, but the non saved person who God has approached, but eventually rejected God. He describes a person who has tasted all that God has to offer, but has rejected it none the less. When this final rejection takes place, that person loses his/her chance for salvation because the heart was hardened against God. I hope this helps. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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203 | Why is James called epistle | James | Jesusman | 102830 | ||
Hello, One reason why James is referred to as an epistle is because it begins like an epistle. An epistle is basically a letter. It was tradition to begin the epistle with who you were as the writer, your title and such, and then mention who the epistle was addressed to. In the case of James, this is all contained with in the very first chapter. So, this is definitely an epistle because it starts out as one. Now, what are some special points to James? Well, first off, remember that James is not written from the perspective of saving someone. James contains a lot of basic doctrine of christian beliefs. Sometime, he seems to contradict Paul, but that simply isn't so. For example, Paul teaches in ephesians that you are saved by Grace through Faith, and not due to works. However, James comes along and says that Faith without works is dead. An apparent contradiction, but it isn't when you think about what is being said by both people. Paul is referring to saving faith. There is no act or deed done that can save you. James is referring to basic christian faith. After becoming a Christian, what you do equally tells others that you are a christian as much as what you say. In other words, your acts and deeds may not save you, but they prove your obedience to Christ. James is a good book for every christian to study. Coupled with the teachings of Paul in Galatians, Romans, and ephesians, James provides a strong basis in how a christian should act, and what it means to be a christian. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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204 | Is God ONE or is God THREE? | James 2:19 | Jesusman | 36023 | ||
Hello, Let me toss this one out at you. Was Jesus God? If one is to reject the doctrine of the Trinity, he must reject the idea that Jesus was God in the Flesh. Thus making Jesus something less than divine. However, the Scripture teaches that Jesus was God in the flesh. So, you have a dilema. Then you look at some of Jesus' statements. Such as, "I and my father are One.", "When you have seen me, you have seen the Father.", and others. Then you have the great commission. If there is no trinity, then why are we to teach and baptize in the names of three people: The Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit? Then you have John 1. You cannot read this chapter without the idea of the trinity being thrown in front of you. True, the word or term "trinity" isn't in the Bible. However, the doctrine behind it is clearly seen within the Bible. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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205 | how do you make sense of this verse? | 1 Peter | Jesusman | 32943 | ||
Hello, Look at the previous verses. Beginning in verse 13, Peter says for us to "gird your minds for action." During Biblical times, Hebrews wore robes, even during combat. Before a battle began, they would take a scarf, belt, or sash and tie it around them, and tuck their robes into it. It aided in preventing them from falling in the middle of battle. As time passed, the phrase "Gird yourself" meant "prepare for what is immediately coming". Then we go onto what we should prepare for. In verse 14, Peter tallks to us in the context of being children. In that discussion, he tells us to be holy, or separate from the world as Christ was separate. Our behavior should reflect Christ's. Then we move on to verse 17 and on until verse 21. Here, Peter changes gears from reflecting upon how we relate to christ, to focusing upon how we relate to God the Father. The main point throughout this particular passage is how we should conduct ourselves before the world around us. Now, let's look at verse 17 in particular. In Matthew 23:9, Jesus tells us to not call anyone on earth your "Father", but to only refer to God in Heaven as "Father". You take that, along with the following description that Peter gives of someone who "impartially judges according to each man's work ...", and you have an accurate description of God the Father. So, here you have Peter telling us to remain obedient to God the Father as children should be. To remain separate from this world, and to conduct ourselves accordingly. Then he tells us that the one we call "Father" is also an impartial judge who judges our actions as well, and that we should be fearful of that. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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206 | Behavior before the Gentiles? | 1 Pet 2:12 | Jesusman | 30223 | ||
Hello Charis, Let me speak from experience on this one. If you are a Christian, people know that you are a Christian, and they see you screaming insults and profanity at someone, what kind of an image are making in their minds about Christianity? Not a good one, I tell you that. In the end, you have aided in their hearts being hardened because you didn't set a good positive image. Then you'll have no choice but to move on to a different group to witness to, because your witness is worthless in their eyes. They are going to see you and think that all Christians are just like you. Thus make all of our duties to spread the Gospel harder in the long run. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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207 | did jesus go to hell | 1 Pet 3:18 | Jesusman | 106405 | ||
Nowhere in the Bible does it say that Jesus went to hell. Jesus finished the payment of sin, and the defeat of death on the cross. His own words were "It is finished!" He didn't say "It will be finished in three days after I return from Hell." Also, as he died on the cross, he said "Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit." He didn't say, "Satan, into thy hands I resign my being." He told the thief on the cross, "Today, you will be with me in Paradise." He didn't say, "I'll join you in paradise after I kick satan's butt in hell for three days." Jesus went to be with the father during the three days his body was in the tomb. You can tell that from his own words. "It if finished!" John 19:30 "Today, you shall be with me in Paradise." Luke 23:43 "Father, into they hands I commend my spirit." Luke 23:46 Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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208 | Who are the "any" and "all" in verse 9 | 2 Pet 3:9 | Jesusman | 52973 | ||
Hello, I must also throw my hat in with Hank an Tim on this one. Because, look at the context. Beginning in verse 8 and going on through to verse 13, Peter is referring to the coming of the Lord. He begins his thought in verse 8 about how God views time. He explains that God views time differently than we do. Then he begins verse 9 by saying that God is not slow, but is patient instead. He implies here that God is waiting on us. In the phrase you quoted, "not wishing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance", I think Peter is expanding the focus. He began with God alone, then brought in the Saints, then he expands to include all of mankind, and he then expands to involve the whole earth and the heavens in verse 10. In verse 10, he describes all being destroyed. In verse 11, he begins to narrow down the focus, from the world to the saints. In verse 12, he narrows it again to God, and concludes in verse 13 with God and the new creation. If you go back to the beginning of the Chapter, you find a similar pattern of starting with a focus of a single person or group, only to expand to include the world, then narrowing the focus down to the single person or group. So, In all, I agree that Peter is referring to any person universally. Jesusman |
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209 | why was this epistle written? | 1 John | Jesusman | 35921 | ||
The main thought into why 1 John was written was to combat Gnosticism, which was common in those days. Jesusman |
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210 | How can I be certain God speaks to me? | 1 John | Jesusman | 40454 | ||
Hello, In 1 John 4:1-6, John pretty much covers this subject. Basically, if God is speaking to you, then what he says will coincide with His expressed word with in the Bible. If what is told to you does not coincide or is contradictory to the Bible's teachings, then ignore it. Jesusman |
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211 | false prophets | 1 John 4:1 | Jesusman | 90552 | ||
Hello, John the Beloved provides the answer to your inquiry. How do you know a false prophet from a true prophet? Test them. In 1 John 4: 1-3 tells us to first not believe every person claiming to be sent of God, but to test them. He continues on to say how you will know them. If they confess Christ has come from in the flesh. If they do not confess that Christ is from God, or confess that Christ is not from God, then they are false prophets. The basic idea here is to test everyone who claims to be from God. Test what they say according to scripture. Just like the Bereans of Acts 17:10, we only know truth by examining the scriptures daily. A friend of mine, now deceased, told me a story once. He used to work in a bank as a teller. One time, he and a few co-workers had a unique opportunity to go to a federal reserve. They were only there to do one single thing. Count the money as it comes off the press. They handled several hundred thousand dollars during their stay, just counting it. When they returned to their bank, my friend was counting a customer's money. He raised his hand, and told his supervisor that the money he was handling was fake. When asked how he knew, My friend said that it didn't "feel" like the actual thing he had spent so long counting at the federal reserve. The customer turned out to be a counterfitter, and was arrested. The point to this is to know the Bible so well, that when a false prophet, or false teacher comes along, you'll know it. You'll know it not because you know where they are wrong, but because you'll know it doesn't "feel" like the truth you've been studying. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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212 | how do you deal with a lying spirit? | 1 John 4:1 | Jesusman | 193200 | ||
Take the advice of John in 1 John 4:1-6 and test what is being said to determine if they are of God or not. Then, take the advice of Jesus in Matthew 18:15-20 if the person claims to be a christian and confront the person. If they refuse to listen, bring another and approach him again. After you go through this, if the person still continues, then, as Jesus puts him, treat him as a gentile or tax collector. Basically, as being unwanted, and don't associate with him. For others, You might want to read up on what Paul told the Ephesians in Ephesians 4:17 - 5:21. To summerize, be immitators of christ and speak truthfully, honorably, and let your speech edify and aid others. You might also concider what Jesus told the multitude in John 8:41-47, basically that those who lie are of Satan. Jesusman |
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213 | Are all at the white throne judg. lost? | Revelation | Jesusman | 35299 | ||
Hello, I would say that all of mankind is in heaven before the Great White Throne. First off, the word usage suggests that. Notice, that verse 12 states that John saw all of the dead, both great and small, standing before the throne. ON top of that, you have verse 15 which suggests that the lost were separated from the saved and where cast into Hell. Also, remember Jesus' parables of the Wheat and the Tares and the Sheep and Goats? In both parables, Jesus teaches that the wheat and tares were harvested together, and the Sheep and Goats were brought together before separation. So, it is reasonable to assume that all of mankind, saved and non-saved, will stand before the Almighty at the Great White Throne. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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214 | When was Revelation written and why ? | Revelation | Jesusman | 190430 | ||
Revelation was more than likely the last book of the Bible written, along with the epistles of John. If I had to guess, I would put it about 90 AD, give or take. Especially given that John died about 95 AD. The churches listed were already established churches, many of which John visited. Ephesus, for example, was one of of the churches John Pastored for a while later in his life. | ||||||
215 | who is the angel in rev.10/1 | Revelation | Jesusman | 199181 | ||
Hmmm .. the strong angel? He's a 10/8 Silver brigade hero with the special ability of negating all special abilities on all nonwarrior class characters and nonweapon class enhancements. He was first released with the warriors set of Redemption and later with the Kings set of Redemption. Now .. as for this passage, he's prolly the same one Mentioned in Rev. 5:2. Jesusman |
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216 | Which churches are they? | Revelation | Jesusman | 199359 | ||
Hmm .. the first baptist church of ephasis, the Church of God at Smyrna. United Pentacostal church of Pergamum. The United Methodist Church of Thyatira. The First Southern Baptist Church of Sardis. The Lutheran Church of Philadelphia. The Roman Catholic Church of Laodicea. ok .. all joking aside ... The churches were all in what is now modern day turkey. Asia Minor. Jesusman |
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217 | Do Jews have to be saved? | Rev 20:15 | Jesusman | 193038 | ||
Everyone needs to be saved if they have any hope to being in heaven. As John records in revelation 20:15, anyone without their name in the Book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Paul records in romans that anyone who remains unsaved will go to hell. You see, both God and Sin aren't recist or prejudicial. You either are saved or you aren't. There is no halfway. The only way to be saved is through belief in Jesus Christ. The Bible makes it clear that reguardless of being Jew or gentile, slave or free, rich or poor, all will be before God and only the saved will enter heaven. Jesusman |
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